Root Canals
in Harrisburg, NC

Root Canals by a dentist you can trust.
Schedule your consultation today.

Call: 704-456-9611
or Text: 833-269-9834

Root Canals
in Harrisburg, NC

Root Canals by a dentist you can trust. Schedule your consultation today.

Call: 704-456-9611
or Text: 833-269-9834

Harrisburg’s Premier
Root Canal Specialist

Proudly serving the Harrisburg, NC community six days a week!

Root canals are common procedures that we perform on nearly a daily basis. They are simple procedures that involve safely removing the nerve, blood supply, and lymphatics from within a tooth’s root, followed by copious amounts of medicated irrigation and a customized cone called “gutta perchas” that is specifically shaped and inserted into your root canal to allow for healing. Root canals are safe, effective procedures that have a 98% chance of success, saving your tooth from a painful extraction.

Schedule a Consultation

Harrisburg’s Premier
Root Canal Specialist

Proudly serving the Harrisburg, NC community six days a week!

Root canals are common procedures that we perform on nearly a daily basis. They are simple procedures that involve safely removing the nerve, blood supply, and lymphatics from within a tooth’s root, followed by copious amounts of medicated irrigation and a customized cone called “gutta perchas” that is specifically shaped and inserted into your root canal to allow for healing. Root canals are safe, effective procedures that have a 98% chance of success, saving your tooth from a painful extraction.

Schedule a Consultation

Root Canal Benefits

Below are just a few reasons to have a root canal procedure.

Restore
Confidence

Root canals can help to restore the functionality and visual aesthetics of your teeth.

Prevent
Infection

A root canal can help remove infected pulp that harbors bacteria, and therefore prevents the growth and spread of this bacteria.

Prevent
Bone Loss

Root canals can be a good alternative for a tooth extraction, therefor reducing the risk of future jawbone degeneration.

Improve
Oral Health

Root canals can also help improve overall health by preventing conditions associated with poor oral health, such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory infections, and gastrointestinal infections.

Root Canal
Benefits

Below are just a few reasons to have a root canal procedure.

Restore
Confidence

Root canals can help to restore the functionality and visual aesthetics of your teeth.

Prevent
Infection

A root canal can help remove infected pulp that harbors bacteria, and therefore prevents the growth and spread of this bacteria.

Prevent
Bone Loss

Root canals can be a good alternative for a tooth extraction, therefor reducing the risk of future jawbone degeneration.

Improve
Oral Health

Root canals can also help improve overall health by preventing conditions associated with poor oral health, such as diabetes, heart disease, respiratory infections, and gastrointestinal infections.

Root Canals
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common root canal questions.

Why is a root canal needed?

Root canals are needed when bacteria has progressed to the “nerve” or root of a tooth. Once this happens, patients are typically uncomfortable and in pain. The only way to correct and treat the infected nerve is to perform a root canal or to extract the tooth. Antibiotics will temporarily aid in pain relief, but it will not remove the infection from within the nerve.

How long does a root canal procedure take?

A root canal procedure can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Rarely does the procedure take longer, and when it does, it is because of unforeseen complications that arise during the procedure. While this is rare, these complications can be due to, but not limited to the following: calcified canals, extra canals, canals that bend at sharp angles, previously fractured roots, excessive amounts of infection, excessive bleeding, etc.

Are antibiotics needed after a root canal procedure?

Antibiotics are not typically needed after a root canal because the infected tissue has been properly removed from the tooth. Less than 5% of the time an antibiotic is prescribed. Typically this is due to significant signs of infection during the root canal/endodontic procedure.

What should I expect after a root canal procedure?

You should expect to have mild to moderate discomfort after a root canal lasting 24-72 hours after the dental procedure. A combination of 600 mg of Ibuprofen and 500 mg Tylenol can be taken to lessen the symptoms (follow the manufacturer’s instructions on dosages and amounts).

Why is a “crown” needed after a root canal?

After a tooth has had a root canal, a crown or “cap” may be recommended by your doctor. Typically, posterior teeth (teeth towards the back of your mouth) need to have a crown or cap. You would typically need a crown to help strengthen and protect your tooth from forceful biting forces. After a root canal has been performed the nerve, blood supply, and nutrients have been deprived of the tooth causing it to be brittle over time without some form of full coverage restoration like a cap or crown. Without a crown your tooth will eventually break potentially creating an unwanted extraction scenario.

How long can I expect my root canal to last?

If performed correctly, a root canal should last as long as the tooth remains restorable. A tooth can still get a cavity on it after a root canal has been performed. It is important to practice good oral hygiene to ensure the tooth stays as healthy as possible.

Root Canals
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common root canal questions.

Why is a root canal needed?

Root canals are needed when bacteria has progressed to the “nerve” or root of a tooth. Once this happens, patients are typically uncomfortable and in pain. The only way to correct and treat the infected nerve is to perform a root canal or to extract the tooth. Antibiotics will temporarily aid in pain relief, but it will not remove the infection from within the nerve.

How long does a root canal procedure take?

A root canal procedure can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Rarely does the procedure take longer, and when it does, it is because of unforeseen complications that arise during the procedure. While this is rare, these complications can be due to, but not limited to the following: calcified canals, extra canals, canals that bend at sharp angles, previously fractured roots, excessive amounts of infection, excessive bleeding, etc.

Are antibiotics needed after a root canal procedure?

Antibiotics are not typically needed after a root canal because the infected tissue has been properly removed from the tooth. Less than 5% of the time an antibiotic is prescribed. Typically this is due to significant signs of infection during the root canal/endodontic procedure.

What should I expect after a root canal procedure?

You should expect to have mild to moderate discomfort after a root canal lasting 24-72 hours after the dental procedure. A combination of 600 mg of Ibuprofen and 500 mg Tylenol can be taken to lessen the symptoms (follow the manufacturer’s instructions on dosages and amounts).

Why is a “crown” needed after a root canal?

After a tooth has had a root canal, a crown or “cap” may be recommended by your doctor. Typically, posterior teeth (teeth towards the back of your mouth) need to have a crown or cap. You would typically need a crown to help strengthen and protect your tooth from forceful biting forces. After a root canal has been performed the nerve, blood supply, and nutrients have been deprived of the tooth causing it to be brittle over time without some form of full coverage restoration like a cap or crown. Without a crown your tooth will eventually break potentially creating an unwanted extraction scenario.

How long can I expect my root canal to last?

If performed correctly, a root canal should last as long as the tooth remains restorable. A tooth can still get a cavity on it after a root canal has been performed. It is important to practice good oral hygiene to ensure the tooth stays as healthy as possible.

Come Visit Us

Visit us in Harrisburg for premier family dentistry, where personalized care welcomes all ages. Your smile’s health and beauty are our top priority—join our family and let us take care of yours!

4291 School House Commons
Harrisburg, NC 28075

Call: 704-456-9611

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Directions to Our Office

Schedule Now

Come Visit Us

Visit us in Harrisburg for premier family dentistry, where personalized care welcomes all ages. Your smile’s health and beauty are our top priority—join our family and let us take care of yours!

4291 School House Commons
Harrisburg, NC 28075

Call: 704-456-9611

Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Directions to Our Office

Schedule Now

Call: 704-456-9611
or Text: 833-269-9834

4291 School House Commons
Harrisburg, NC 28075

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Call: 704-456-9611
or Text: 833-269-9834

4291 School House Commons
Harrisburg, NC 28075

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Root Canalsin Harrisburg, NC

Root Canals by a dentist you can trust.Schedule your consultation today.

Root Canalsin Harrisburg, NC

Harrisburg’s PremierRoot Canal Specialist

Harrisburg’s PremierRoot Canal Specialist

Root Canal Benefits

RestoreConfidence

PreventInfection

PreventBone Loss

ImproveOral Health

Root CanalBenefits

RestoreConfidence

PreventInfection

PreventBone Loss

ImproveOral Health

Root CanalsFrequently Asked Questions

Why is a root canal needed?

How long does a root canal procedure take?

Are antibiotics needed after a root canal procedure?

What should I expect after a root canal procedure?

Why is a “crown” needed after a root canal?

How long can I expect my root canal to last?

Root CanalsFrequently Asked Questions

Why is a root canal needed?

How long does a root canal procedure take?

Are antibiotics needed after a root canal procedure?

What should I expect after a root canal procedure?

Why is a “crown” needed after a root canal?

How long can I expect my root canal to last?

Come Visit Us

Come Visit Us

Root Canals
in Harrisburg, NC

Root Canals by a dentist you can trust.
Schedule your consultation today.

Root Canals
in Harrisburg, NC

Harrisburg’s Premier
Root Canal Specialist

Harrisburg’s Premier
Root Canal Specialist

Restore
Confidence

Prevent
Infection

Prevent
Bone Loss

Improve
Oral Health

Root Canal
Benefits

Restore
Confidence

Prevent
Infection

Prevent
Bone Loss

Improve
Oral Health

Root Canals
Frequently Asked Questions

Root Canals
Frequently Asked Questions