Services · Root canals

The root canal, without the dread

A root canal doesn't cause the pain — it ends it. Gentle technique, local anesthetic, nitrous oxide if you want it, and a doctor who explains everything before it happens.

In pain now? Emergency care

Nitrous oxide available · out of pain first, then the plan

Know the signs

When a tooth is asking for help

Pain that lingers

A toothache that keeps you up, or hot/cold sensitivity that hangs on after the trigger is gone.

Pain when biting

Sharp or deep pain under pressure often points to trouble in the nerve.

Swelling or a bump

Gum swelling or a pimple-like bump near the tooth can signal infection — don't wait on this one.

A darkening tooth

A tooth turning gray after an old injury may need attention even without pain.

The process

Clean, seal, save the tooth

The infected tissue inside the tooth is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is restored — usually in one to two visits. Back teeth typically get a crown afterward for long-term strength, planned and priced at the same exam.

The money part

An answer today, a number in writing

Root canal costs vary by tooth, so the honest version is a written itemized price at your exam — never a surprise afterward. In pain right now? The $99 emergency exam and X-rays get you a diagnosis and a plan today, no insurance needed.

Emergency exam & X-rays

$99

no insurance needed

Same-day when possible — out of pain first, then the plan.

Emergency care

Transparent pricing

How published prices and written itemized plans work here.

The pricing page

Financing

CareCredit, Proceed Finance, LendingClub, and Sunbit options for larger treatment.

Financing options

Common questions

Root canal questions, answered

Does a root canal hurt?

The procedure itself shouldn't — it's done under local anesthetic, with nitrous oxide available if you're anxious. A root canal relieves the pain of an infected tooth; most patients feel dramatically better once the infection is out.

How do I know if I need a root canal?

Warning signs: a toothache that keeps you up at night, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, a darkening tooth, or swelling in the gum. Only an exam and X-ray confirm it — if you're in pain now, call and we'll hold time for you.

What actually happens during a root canal?

The infected nerve tissue inside the tooth is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is closed with a filling — usually one to two visits. Most treated back teeth then get a crown for long-term strength.

How much does a root canal cost?

It varies by tooth — front teeth have one canal, molars have several — so we don't publish a single number. You'll get an itemized written price at your exam before treatment starts. If you're in pain, the $99 emergency exam and X-rays give you an answer today.

Can't I just have the tooth pulled instead?

Sometimes extraction is the right call, but keeping your natural tooth is usually better and often cheaper long-term — a pulled tooth eventually needs replacing. We'll show you both options with real numbers and let you decide.

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