Restorative care
Root canal treatment in Lakeview, Mississauga
When the inside of a tooth becomes inflamed or irritated, root canal treatment can help keep your natural tooth.
Signs to mention
Signs worth mentioning.
These signs can have other causes too, so an exam is always the place to start.
- Pain or sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
- Pain when you bite or chew
- A tooth that has darkened in colour
- Swelling, or a small bump on the gum near a tooth
What to expect
Root canal treatment, step by step.
We look inside the tooth
An exam and x-rays show what's happening and whether the tooth can be saved.
Your comfort first
We make sure you're comfortable before we start, and explain each step as we go.
We clean and seal
We clean the inside of the tooth and seal it to protect it.
We protect the tooth
Many teeth need a crown afterwards. We'll explain whether yours does, and why.
Root canal treatment may take one or more visits.
Questions
Good to know.
Will I be comfortable during root canal treatment?
We make sure you're comfortable before we start, and we check in with you throughout.
Will I need a crown afterwards?
Back teeth often need a crown after root canal treatment to protect them. We'll tell you if yours does.
Does insurance cover root canal treatment?
Many plans cover it in part. We'll help you check your coverage before treatment.
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Lakeshore Dixie Dentistry · Lakeview
Keeping your
natural teeth.
Restorative care at Lakeshore Road East and Dixie Road.