Root Canal Therapy
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- Root Canal Therapy
Advanced Infection Control
Save the Tooth. Stop the Pain.
A root canal treats infection deep inside the tooth — relieving pain and saving a tooth that might otherwise need extraction.
SELF-CHECK
Is This You?
You have persistent, throbbing tooth pain
You feel sharp pain when biting down or applying pressure
A tooth has become sensitive to hot or cold, and it lingers
You've noticed swelling near a specific tooth
THE PROCESS
What's Involved
We remove the infected or damaged tissue inside the tooth, clean the area thoroughly, and seal it to prevent further infection — usually followed by a crown to protect the tooth long-term.
THE PAYOFF
Benefits
- Relieves pain caused by infection
- Saves your natural tooth instead of requiring extraction
- Prevents the infection from spreading further
Will It Hurt?
This is one of the most misunderstood procedures — with modern numbing techniques, a root canal is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The pain patients fear is usually from the infection itself, which the procedure relieves.
Pricing
Root canal pricing depends on the tooth and complexity of the case.
Why Mile Dental
We'll always explain honestly if a root canal is truly needed, or if a simpler treatment (like a filling) could work instead — we don't recommend the more expensive option by default.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is a root canal really as painful as people say?
With modern numbing, most patients report it’s far less painful than expected — comparable to a filling.
What happens after treatment?
We’ll usually recommend a crown to protect the tooth long-term, which we’ll discuss and quote separately.
What if I ignore the pain instead of treating it?
Untreated infection can spread and often leads to needing an extraction instead — acting early gives you more options.