Root canal therapy
When the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected — often from deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma — root canal treatment removes that tissue, cleans and shapes the inner canals, and seals them to prevent further infection. The goal is simple: relieve pain and save your natural tooth. With modern techniques and anesthesia, the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a routine filling, and most patients return to normal activities the same day.
Retreatment
Occasionally a tooth that has already had root canal treatment doesn't heal as expected, or new decay or infection develops years later. Retreatment involves reopening the tooth, removing the original filling material, thoroughly cleaning the canals, and resealing them. It offers a second chance to save a tooth that might otherwise require extraction.
Endodontic Microsurgery
When infection persists at the tip of a tooth's root even after root canal treatment, endodontic microsurgery, or “apicoectomy,” may be recommended. This surgical procedure removes the infected tissue and the end of the root, then seals the root with a biocompatible material. It's typically considered when nonsurgical retreatment isn't possible or hasn't resolved the problem, and it allows the tooth to remain in place and functional.
Vital Pulp Therapy
For teeth where the inner pulp is still healthy or only mildly inflamed — often in cases of deep decay close to the nerve, especially in children — vital pulp therapy aims to preserve that living tissue rather than remove it entirely. A protective medicament is placed to encourage healing and continued vitality of the tooth, offering a more conservative alternative to full root canal treatment when the damage to the tooth is reversible.