Save the tooth
Your natural tooth almost always functions better than any artificial replacement — saving it is the best long-term outcome.
A modern root canal is nothing like its reputation. It saves a tooth that would otherwise need extraction — and it's no more uncomfortable than a routine filling.
A root canal becomes necessary when the soft pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed — usually because of deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or trauma. Symptoms range from a dull ache to severe pain.
The procedure removes the infected pulp, disinfects the canal system inside the root, and seals it. The tooth itself remains in place, fully functional, often for the rest of your life.
A modern root canal is no more uncomfortable than a routine filling — and it saves the tooth.
A glance at the space and care behind every root canal visit at Minty Smiles.
Every patient gets the same unhurried, step-by-step process. No surprises, no fine print — you know what's happening before it happens.
We confirm which tooth is the source — sometimes referred pain makes the obvious answer wrong.
After full local anesthesia, a small opening on the top of the tooth gives access to the canals.
Rotary instruments and irrigation thoroughly clean and disinfect each canal inside the root.
The canal is sealed and a temporary filling placed; a crown is usually scheduled within a few weeks.
The benefits aren't theoretical. Here's what changes for you in the weeks and months after treatment.
Your natural tooth almost always functions better than any artificial replacement — saving it is the best long-term outcome.
A root canal eliminates the infection causing your pain — most patients leave more comfortable than they arrived.
Modern anesthesia and rotary technique make today's root canal far easier than its reputation suggests.
A root canal preserves the tooth — typically at a lower total cost than extracting and replacing with an implant.
Root canals are typically covered at 50–80% by dental insurance. We verify benefits before treatment and provide a written estimate so you know the out-of-pocket cost up front.
Treatments that frequently come up alongside Root Canal — explore what's relevant to your case.