WHAT IS ENDODONTICS?

Endodontics is the dental specialty that deals with diseases surrounding your tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue. The most common procedure associated with endodontics is a root canal and, while even the idea of this procedure can cause some people to feel uncomfortable, it is often a necessary step to prevent tooth extraction.

Root canals at our Barrie, Ontario office are nothing to be afraid of. Our experienced dentists have found that the root canal process is no more uncomfortable than a simple tooth filling and take great strides to ensure your complete comfort at all times during your procedure.

Do You Need a Root Canal?

A root canal is the best way to remove disease and decay from within a tooth. It is also the only way to prevent the extraction of an infected tooth. Problems with your tooth pulp can be detected during your biannual dental cleanings and examinations, but issues may occur in between office visits that should prompt an immediate visit to our office.

Symptoms of an infected tooth include:

• Tooth discoloration
• Bad taste in the mouth or bad breath
• Swelling or bleeding of the gums
• Tooth pain or sensitivity
• Oral sores around a tooth

If you live in or around Barrie, Ontario and are experiencing any of the above issues with your teeth, please contact Chapnick Dental Office to schedule an evaluation today.