Composite Fillings

Repair cavities naturally with tooth-colored fillings; book your visit today.

Root Canal Treatment – West Palm Beach, FL

At Palm Beach Institute of Dentistry, we offer expert root canal treatment to remove infected dental pulp, clean and disinfect the tooth, and restore it with a filling or crown. Root canals are a reliable and lasting solution to relieve pain and preserve your natural tooth.

Why Do People Need Root Canal Treatment?

Infection can spread to the center of a tooth, an area known as the dental pulp. This pulp houses nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, making it highly sensitive. When infected, it can cause intense pain and requires immediate treatment to avoid further complications.

How the Treatment Works

A root canal involves creating a small opening in the tooth to remove the infected pulp and often the roots. Once the area is cleaned and disinfected, we seal it with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. We then restore the tooth with a tooth-colored filling or crown, which blends naturally with your smile. This treatment not only eliminates infection but also strengthens the tooth to prevent future damage.

Why Choose Root Canal Treatment?

If you’re in the West Palm Beach area, we’ll assess your dental health and determine whether a root canal is the most effective solution. This procedure saves millions of teeth each year and allows patients to eat, speak, and smile comfortably again.

Is It Painful?

Not at all. We use advanced sedation dentistry techniques to ensure you’re completely comfortable during your root canal. Whether you need medication to relax beforehand or local anesthesia during the procedure, we’ll customize your care to suit your needs.

Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

Preserves your natural tooth – avoiding extraction and more extensive procedures.
Prevents facial structure changes – maintaining the natural shape of your face.
Restores full function – so you can chew, speak, and bite down with ease.
Seamless appearance – thanks to tooth-colored crowns and fillings that blend in perfectly.

If you’ve had a root canal in the past and are unhappy with the appearance of the restoration, we can replace outdated fillings or crowns with more natural-looking, modern options.

What If You Don’t Get Treated?

Without root canal treatment, the infected tooth will likely need to be extracted to stop the spread of infection. Tooth loss then requires replacement with a bridge, denture, or dental implant—all of which involve longer procedures and recovery time. A root canal is often the simplest and most effective way to save your tooth.