If you are looking for a skilled, gentle Endodontist in Sampson Dental Group.

We can help! In our Sampson Dental Group, we love to preserve the health of our patients’ teeth.

Tooth decay is a serious problem that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. In most cases, it is found early enough so that a simple cavity filling can stop further damage and repair teeth – but in severe cases, the decay can become a threat to the nerve that keeps the tooth alive.

Deep decay that affects the inside of the tooth – the pulp chamber – may be caused by untreated cavities, a cracked tooth, or a broken crown, any of which can result in several painful symptoms:

There was a time when a tooth abscess or problem with the nerve would automatically require extraction of the tooth. But thanks to advances in modern dentistry, it's relatively simple to perform a root canal to save the tooth.

When providing an endodontic treatment, Dr. Krothapalli begins with a shot of local anesthetic (or general anesthetic if the patient prefers to be unaware during the procedure). This ensures that the entire process is relaxed and pain-free. Once the area is numbed, the endodontist drills through the tooth's crown to remove any decay and debris trapped inside, including damaged nerves. The tooth is then filled to prevent the infection from returning and, finally, is capped.

The tooth may be sensitive as it heals in the few days after a root canal, but the pain and gum irritation should subside quickly and permanently, leaving the tooth healthy and whole again.