Root Canal Therapy in Newport, KY
Serving Newport, Fort Thomas, Covington, Highland Heights and surrounding areas.
Root canal therapy is a restorative procedure used to treat infection or inflammation inside a tooth. The goal is to relieve discomfort, remove infection, and preserve the natural tooth.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy involves removing infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth, cleaning the area, and sealing it to prevent further infection. The treated tooth is often restored with a crown for added strength.
This procedure allows many patients to keep their natural tooth rather than requiring extraction.
Root Canal Therapy May Be Right for You If…
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Root Canal Therapy May Be Right for You If...
- You have tooth pain or sensitivity
- An infection is present inside the tooth
- Your dentist recommends saving the tooth
- You want to avoid extraction
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Root Canal Therapy May Not Be the Best Option If…
- The tooth cannot be restored
- Severe damage is present
- Extraction is recommended as a better solution
FAQs
What is root canal therapy?
It removes infected tissue from inside a tooth to relieve discomfort and prevent further damage.
Why not just remove the tooth?
Root canal therapy allows you to keep your natural tooth whenever possible.
Is a root canal painful?
Modern techniques make the procedure comfortable for most patients.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Often, a crown is recommended to protect the tooth.
How long does a root canal last?
With proper restoration and care, treated teeth can last many years.
What happens if infection is left untreated?
It can worsen and lead to pain or tooth loss.