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Endodontist

Getting Endodontic Care in Toronto

People fear root canals and other types of endodontic treatment. We know this. Our team approaches endodontic care in Toronto with a priority on proving comfort and using modern technology to minimalize discomfort. Our staff offers a supportive environment that makes your health and comfort a top priority.

Defining Endodontics

Endodontics is a dentistry specialty that focuses on treating teeth interior. It treats problems that affect dental pulp, which is the soft tissue inside your tooth that contains blood vessels, connective tissue and nerves.
Inflamed pulp or infection can happen because of decay, trauma, or cracks in the tooth. Endodontics is a way to save the tooth.

The Importance of Endodontic Treatment

Endodontics is always the best option to saving your tooth. It has long-term benefits
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Pain Relief

An infected tooth pulp is painful. A root canal or other endodontic treatment removes the infection and offers immediate relief.  

Natural Tooth Saved

Removing the infection and capping the tooth keeps it from requiring an extraction. We recommend saving natural teeth, when possible, to keep chewing and speech functions and maintain a natural look.

Prevents Further Infection

An infection will not go away on its own. It could spread to other body parts. Endodontics stops it from spreading.

Maintains Alignment

Teeth can shift when you lose them. This leads bite issues and a change in your smile. A root canal saves your tooth, which maintains proper alignment.

A Cost-Effective Option

A root canal costs less than an extraction and the replacement with a bridge or implant.

A Look at Endodontic Procedures

Many think the only endodontic procedure is a root canal. There are others our highly-skilled professionals perform.
Root Canal Therapy

Root canals are widely known but how there are performed may be lesser known. In this procedure, the endodontist drills into the tooth to the root and removes the inflamed pulp. They clean and disinfect it before reshaping root canals. They fill the canals with a biocompatible material and seal them. The tooth is restored with either a filling or typically a crown to protect it.

Endodontic Retreatment

While this is another type of root canal, a retreatment is a more involved procedure. It involves removing the filling, reopening the tooth to the root, cleaning and reshaping the canals again and refilling and sealing them again.

Apicoectomy (Root-End Surgery)

This oral surgery is done if the infection isn’t resolved after a root canal. It involves extracting the tip of the tooth’s root and sealing the end.

Our Endodontic Process Guidance

We provide education about our endodontic process at Water’s Edge so you have the most comfortable experience possible.f the process listed.
Diagnosis

The journey begins with an examination and that includes digital X-rays. We confirm that endodontic treatment is the correct choice for you.

Making You Comfortable

We use local anesthesia to numb the area around the tooth so you feel no pain. We also have sedation options.

Treatment

We use modern tools and techniques to remove the pulp. We then clean and seal it. Our treatments are comfortable and efficient.

Tooth Restoration

We place a temporary filling in your tooth. A second appointment is needed to install a crown that will restore your tooth’s full function.

Endodontics FAQ

Is a root canal painful?
No. You feel nothing but pressure because of the local anesthetic we use. It relieves pain instead of causing it. Our modern equipment makes getting a root canal more comfortable.
How long does a root canal take?
The root canal procedure can take between 60 and 90 minutes. You will need two appointments. The first is for the root canal and the second is to fit the crown on the tooth.
Is there any reason I couldn’t get cosmetic dental procedures?
You can expect some tooth or gum sensitivity for a few days after a root canal. Discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter medication.
How long does a root-canaled tooth last?
The effectiveness of a root canal can last a lifetime with proper oral hygiene.
Is it better to just have the tooth pulled?
No. Tooth extraction is a last resort. It’s always best to save the natural tooth.

Save Your Smile

You don’t have to go on with tooth pain. We are here to offer solutions that end your pain and promote better oral health. Contact us to make an appointment today to get the expert dental care you need.