ROOT CANAL SAFETY

Outside of the decades of research and the continued progress of endodontics, the most compelling reason for our confidence in the safety and success of endodontic treatment is what we routinely observe with our patients.  Not only do we see that endodontic treatment able to provide quick relief and eliminate painful symptoms, but we also regularly see the surrounding gums and bone return to a healthy state.  This may be in the form of the elimination of swelling or the new growth of bone into a defect that was previously diseased and damaged by infection.  This healing verifies that endodontic treatment, in cooperation with your body’s response, doesn’t just arrest disease, but is actually capable of reversing disease!

The good news is that recent technological advancements like CBCT scan and advanced disinfection methods, such as Endovac and GentleWave, have increased the safety and predictability of endodontic treatment even further.