Relieving Tooth Pain While Helping Save Natural Teeth
Peoria Dental Care provides endodontic therapy, commonly called root canal treatment, for teeth with inflamed or infected inner tissue.
Located on N Rockwood Dr in Peoria, our office welcomes patients from Peoria, Peoria Heights, Dunlap, East Peoria, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, and nearby Central Illinois communities.
A root canal may be recommended when the pulp inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected. This can happen because of deep decay, severe trauma, cracks, injury, or repeated dental work. Without treatment, the infection can worsen and may eventually lead to tooth loss.
Root canal therapy removes the damaged inner tissue, cleans and disinfects the canals inside the tooth, and seals the space so the tooth can often be restored and preserved.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment
- Severe or lingering tooth pain
- Sensitivity to hot or cold foods or liquids
- Swelling or tenderness near a tooth
- A bad taste in the mouth or signs of infection
- Pain when biting or chewing
What Happens During Treatment
The dentist removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and disinfects the canals, and fills the canals with a special material to help prevent further infection. In some cases, a core build-up, bonded post, or crown is needed to restore the tooth to function.
Why Saving the Tooth Matters
Whenever possible, keeping your natural tooth helps preserve chewing function, alignment, and bone support. Peoria Dental Care will explain whether root canal therapy or another option is best for your situation.
Schedule a Root Canal Evaluation in Peoria
If you have tooth pain, swelling, temperature sensitivity, or a bad taste near a tooth, contact Peoria Dental Care so the tooth can be evaluated before the problem becomes more serious.
Questions Patients Often Ask
Does root canal therapy remove the whole tooth?
No. The treatment removes the damaged tissue inside the tooth while keeping the natural tooth structure in place when possible.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Many back teeth need crowns after root canal therapy because the crown helps protect the treated tooth from fracture.
