Root Canal Therapy

Our skilled dentists can perform a root canal when you have a tooth that is badly decayed or infected. Root canals can often save your tooth and prevent the need for extraction. If you are experiencing severe pain or notice unusual swelling or sensitivity in your tooth, we invite you to contact Dental Arts Of Drexel Hill at (610) 379-3723 to schedule an appointment with Drs. Stephen Niemczyk and Michael Kopa, and find out if root canal therapy in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, is the solution for you.

Commonly called a root canal, root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction. To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with a medicated material. We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office.

Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a painful treatment. In reality, however, root canal treatment can often be completed with minimal discomfort thanks to advanced techniques, tools and anesthesia. Our dentist and entire team work hard to provide you with a pleasant and comfortable experience each time you visit our office. To learn more about root canal treatment, we welcome you to contact us today. We are committed to restoring your smile’s health.