Quick answer: A root canal removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and disinfects the canal, then seals it — relieving pain and saving the natural tooth. At Longo Dentistry in London, Ontario, most root canals are completed in one to two visits.
An untreated infected tooth can lead to abscess, bone loss around the root, and eventually loss of the tooth altogether — root canal treatment now is almost always simpler and less costly than the alternative later.
Modern root canals are performed under local anesthesia and are typically no more uncomfortable than getting a filling.
Most root canals at Longo Dentistry are completed in one to two visits, depending on the tooth and extent of infection.
Coverage depends on your specific CDCP plan details — Longo Dentistry can confirm your coverage before treatment.
