Endodontics
in Wichita, Kansas

We offer our patients the latest in root canal treatment. When the damage goes beyond what can be treated with a filling, we can perform a root canal to preserve the tooth and retain its original integrity. A root canal is a procedure that extracts decayed pulp from the central part of the tooth, reshapes the canal and replaces it with strengthened filler.

The common misconception is that a root canal is a painful procedure. Actually, root canals are similar to having a cavity filled.

Problems That May Require a Root Canal

• Inflamed/infected tooth pulp
• Swelling or tenderness near the infected tooth
• Severe sensitivity to hot and cold elements
• Tooth decay
• Chipped or broken tooth
• Blow to the tooth
• Repeat dental procedures on a single tooth

When left untreated, these problems can lead to severe tooth decay reaching the root of the tooth, causing extensive damage to the tooth structure.