Save Your Tooth with Gentle Endodontic Treatment
Root canal therapy removes infection from inside the tooth to relieve pain and preserve your natural smile. With gentle, modern care, treatment is comfortable and helps protect your long-term oral health.
Why Patients Trust Us for Root Canal Therapy
✔ Gentle, pain-free care with modern local anesthetic and sedation options
✔ Advanced rotary and digital endodontic technology for efficient treatment
✔ Focus on saving natural teeth and restoring long-term oral health
✔ Convenient location in Buffalo Grove near Arlington Heights
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is an endodontic treatment that removes infection from the pulp chamber of a tooth to relieve pain and preserve its structure. When the tooth pulp becomes inflamed or infected from tooth decay, trauma, or a cracked tooth, it can cause pain and sensitivity. Prompt treatment is important to stop the infection and prevent further damage.
This procedure removes the infection, seals the canals, and restores the tooth either with a filling or a dental crown for long-term strength and function.
You may need a root canal if you experience:
- Persistent tooth pain or sensitivity
- Swelling or tenderness around the gums
- A cracked or darkened tooth
- A small bump on the gums (possible dental infection)
If the infection from tooth decay or gum disease has reached the inner pulp, root canal therapy can help save your natural tooth and protect your oral health.
What to Expect During the Root Canal Process
Modern techniques allow most root canals to be completed in a single visit. In some cases, such as when multiple teeth are affected or a severe infection is present, more than one appointment may be required.
Every root canal procedure is customized to your needs, but it generally follows these key steps:
1. Examination and Diagnosis
We begin with a comprehensive dental exam and X-rays to evaluate your root canal anatomy and identify infected tissue or tooth pulp.
2. Local Anesthesia
To begin, a protective dental dam is placed over the tooth to keep the area dry and clean. The tooth and surrounding tissue are then numbed with local anesthesia to ensure a comfortable experience. For patients who feel nervous about dental treatment, we also offer sedation options to help you stay relaxed.
3. Remove Infected Tissue
A small opening is made in the tooth to access the pulp chamber. Using specialized root canal files and small instruments, we remove the damaged tissue and clean the canals.
4. Disinfection and Sealing
The inner space is disinfected to eliminate bacteria and sealed with a biocompatible material called Gutta-Percha to prevent reinfection.
5. Restoration and Protection
The treated tooth is restored with a custom dental crown made from durable, natural-looking dental materials. Most procedures take about 90 minutes.
Healing and Recovery After Root Canal Treatment
Mild sensitivity or tenderness may occur for a few days after treatment and can be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. To promote healing:
- Avoid chewing on the treated side
- Maintain good oral hygiene with daily brushing and flossing
- Attend follow-up dental checkups to monitor healing
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy plays an important role in saving natural teeth and protecting long-term oral health. Benefits include:
- Saves natural teeth: Removes infection and preserves the tooth’s root and structure, preventing the need for extraction or replacement with a dental implant.
- Relieves pain: Eliminates infection and inflammation at the source.
- Restores function: Allows comfortable chewing and speech.
- Protects oral health: Stops bacterial spread that could affect nearby teeth or overall health.
How Much Does Root Canal Therapy Cost?
The cost of root canal therapy varies depending on the location of the tooth, complexity, and whether a dental crown is needed. Many dental insurance plans cover part or all of endodontic treatment.
Our team will review your benefits, provide a clear estimate before treatment, and discuss affordable options if you are uninsured.
Schedule Your Root Canal Therapy Today
Root canal therapy is an important step toward restoring your comfort and protecting your oral health. At Morris Dental Solutions, our endodontist, Dr. Rosenbaum, provides gentle, precise endodontic care designed to save your natural teeth and prevent further complications.
To book an appointment at our dental office in Buffalo Grove, call (847) 215-1511 or visit us at 195 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 160, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
Call UsFAQs
A pulpotomy is a treatment for baby or young permanent teeth that removes only the infected part of the pulp inside the crown, keeping the roots alive and healthy. A root canal removes all pulp tissue from both the crown and roots of an adult tooth to fully eliminate infection and save the tooth.
Most treatments take 60–90 minutes, though complex cases may require two visits.
An endodontist specializes in diagnosing and treating problems involving the dental pulp and root canal anatomy. At Morris Dental Solutions, our endodontist, Dr. Rosenbaum, performs advanced root canal treatments with precision and care to restore comfort and function.
Root canals are safe and help eliminate infection. Myths about root canals causing illness are outdated. Modern sterilization and techniques make them extremely safe.
Common signs include severe tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to temperature, swelling, or a recurring bump on the gum. A dental exam and X-rays confirm the diagnosis.
Morris Dental Solutions proudly provides root canal therapy for patients in Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Highland Park, and surrounding communities.
