What is a root canal?
A root canal procedure removes the nerve from inside the tooth, replacing it with a filling material. This procedure is designed to get rid of the infection and preserve the tooth.
Why is a root canal needed?
When the nerve inside the tooth is infected, or damaged by a cavity, oftentimes a root canal needs to be done. After a root canal is performed, a crown is needed most of the time.
Is a root canal painful?
Our dentist and team will numb you for a root canal, so it is not any more painful than any other procedure.
Call us today at 406-442-5930 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Erekson for root canal therapy in Helena, Montana, and visit the link below to learn more.