Root Canal Therapy in St Louis Park & Bloomington, MN

Why do Krengel Dental’s dentists and licensed clinicians strive to make root canal therapy accessible to all? This treatment provides unmatched value to any patient with a tooth to save.

Root canals protect countless people from the agonizing effects of tooth decay and gum damage. People experience indescribable relief once our professionals remove the dead tissue, decaying nerves, and infected pulp from their tooth interiors. And we love helping them restore their natural smiles while they avoid extraction procedures.

How Do Root Canals Work?

Our dentists typically perform root canals to remove infected and inflamed tissue from a tooth’s interior or the gum. Microbial growth and decay can cause weeks of intense pain for patients, often affecting their sleep and productivity. Plus, most insurance providers cover root canal-related therapy as it is an essential procedure. 

However, avoiding a root canal for too long could result in jawbone infections and contaminants polluting your bloodstream. So, don’t put off the procedure unnecessarily.

Here is how a root canal treatment works:

• Our clinicians take an X-ray or CT scan of your bite and jawbone to see the quantity of infected pulp we have to remove.
• We then place a rubber dam over neighboring teeth to avoid cross-contamination.
• The dentist will inject a local anesthetic into your gums before drilling into your tooth.
• Most teeth contain one to four canals, all of which we will inspect, clean, and reshape.
• We apply a temporary filling to seal your tooth or teeth

Our dentist might also recommend installing additional support structures or artificial crowns on your second visit to strengthen your natural teeth.