Dentistry in Washington, DC

General Dentistry

Root Canal Therapy

You may need root canal therapy when the nerve tissue in your tooth is irreversibly damaged due to decay, trauma, or tooth fracture. A damaged nerve allows infection to penetrate the inner canals of a tooth, which causes intense pain and pressure. But don't worry; today's root canal treatments are nothing like the treatment of earlier decades. Now root canals are relatively simple procedures (just one or two visits) that involve little or no discomfort.

A successful root canal will save your tooth, so you can keep it for a lifetime. It will also maintain the integrity of your bite (how upper and lower teeth fit together) and prevent you from needing an extraction, followed by tooth replacement. In short, a root canal will relieve your pain, and it can save you money and time.

Your family deserves healthy smiles designed for a lifetime. Call Aesthetic & Family Dentistry of Washington today to schedule your root canal consultation or second-opinion visit with Dr. Obholz. Our Washington, DC dental office is convenient for patients who live or work in the American University, Georgetown, Tenley Circle, or Embassy Row area.