Root canal [also known as Endodontic Treatment] is a procedure that allows a severely decayed tooth to be saved. Before root canals, teeth were extracted, leaving the patient with missing teeth. Root canal therapy is a procedure to save a tooth that has been compromised by trauma, inflammation or infection, and is usually done in one appointment. It is a routine procedure in which the nerve is simply removed from the tooth with any areas of decay. The tooth’s foundation is then built back to a sufficient size and in most cases, a protective crown is placed over the new foundation, restoring the tooth for many years of functional service.

Should an endodontic emergency come your way, call any of our offices for compassionate and professional care. Treatment provided by general dentist and specialist, Omar Porras, DMD, who practices in the Medford, Moorestown and Rancocas offices, NJ specialist permit 5695.