Root Canal Therapy That Saves Your Tooth
A root canal relieves your pain and lets you keep your natural tooth, done comfortably right here in our office.Relief That Also Saves Your Tooth
When the inside of a tooth becomes infected, a root canal removes the infection and preserves the tooth, so you keep your own tooth rather than replace it. Dr. Escabí and our team handle most root canals right here.
Saving Your Natural Tooth
Whenever a tooth can be saved, we believe it should be. A root canal clears the infection that is causing your pain and lets you keep the tooth you were born with, which is almost always better for your long-term health than removing and replacing it.
Done In-House, With Referrals Only When Needed
We complete the large majority of root canals ourselves, so your care stays with the dentists who know you. In the occasional complex case, such as a very small or curved canal, we will refer you to a specialist to give the tooth its best chance, then welcome you back to restore it.
Comfortable Throughout
Your tooth is fully numb during treatment, and we work at a pace that feels right for you. We explain each step as we go, and nitrous oxide or oral sedation is available if it would help you feel more at ease.
Root Canal Therapy in Davie, FL
- Keeps your natural tooth
- Handled in-house for most cases
- Gentle, fully numb, at your pace
- Nitrous and oral sedation available
What patients ask us
Does a root canal actually hurt?
For most patients, the root canal is what relieves the pain, not what causes it. By the time a tooth needs one, the infection inside is usually what hurts, and treatment clears it out. Your tooth is fully numb the entire time, and we can add nitrous oxide or oral sedation if you would feel more relaxed. Any soreness afterward is usually mild and brief, and most people tell us the visit was far easier than they had feared.
Are my root canals done here, or sent to a specialist?
We handle the large majority of root canals right here in our office, so you stay with dentists who already know your history and can restore the tooth in the same place afterward. In the occasional case with unusual anatomy, like a very small or sharply curved canal, we will refer you to a specialist to give the tooth its best outcome. Either way, we stay involved and see you through to the finished, protected tooth.
Why save the tooth instead of just pulling it?
A healthy natural tooth is hard to improve upon. Saving it keeps your bite stable, stops neighboring teeth from shifting into the gap, and is usually better for your long-term health than removing and replacing it. Replacement options like implants and bridges are excellent when a tooth truly cannot be saved, but they are still a substitute. Whenever a root canal can reasonably keep your own tooth, that is almost always the better path.
How much does a root canal cost in Davie, FL?
A root canal is priced by which tooth it is, because a front tooth and a molar are different jobs. Most dental plans cover a solid share of it. We are out of network by choice, we file for you, and patients from Plantation and around Davie get the figure and the crown estimate together, so nothing arrives as a surprise.
How many appointments does a root canal take?
Many root canals are finished in a single appointment, and some teeth need a second. The crown that protects the tooth afterwards is often printed here the same day. We tell you which of those your tooth is before we begin, not partway through.
How long does a tooth last after a root canal?
A treated tooth can serve you for decades, and what decides it is whether it is protected properly afterwards. A root canal leaves a tooth more brittle, so a crown on top is usually what keeps it in one piece. Skipping that step is the most common reason a saved tooth is later lost.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a root canal take?
Many are completed in a single visit, depending on the tooth. We will let you know what to expect for your specific case before we begin.
Do you offer sedation during a root canal?
Yes. Your tooth is fully numb, and we offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation to help you relax. We do not offer IV sedation.
Will I need a crown afterward?
Often, yes. A treated tooth can become brittle, so we frequently protect it with a crown, which we can make in-house, sometimes the same day.
I am nervous about the procedure. Can you help?
Absolutely. Most nervous patients settle once we explain things and move at their pace. We keep you numb and comfortable throughout, and sedation is available.
I have heard root canals are the worst thing in dentistry. Is that still true?
That reputation comes from a time before modern numbing and modern tools. Today the visit is usually what ends the pain rather than causes it. Tell us you are worried and we will slow the appointment right down.
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