Root Canal Therapy

A toothache that wakes you up at night, lingers after hot coffee, or throbs when you bite down is your body telling you something specific: the nerve inside that tooth is in trouble. When the soft tissue at the center of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, the discomfort rarely resolves on its own — and waiting usually means more pain and fewer options. Root canal therapy is how we treat the problem at its source, clear the infection, and keep your natural tooth in place rather than removing it.

Relieve Pain and Save Your Tooth

People come to us for this treatment from several different directions. Some have a tooth that has been quietly discolored for years after an old injury — a sign the nerve died long ago. Others chipped a tooth and found the exposed area suddenly sensitive to air and cold. Some have a deep cavity on a tooth that has grown past the point a filling can handle. And some arrive in acute pain with swelling or a small bump on the gum above the tooth, which can indicate an abscess.

Comfortable, Modern Treatment

With today’s techniques and technology, root canal therapy is more comfortable than ever. Our team focuses on gentle care and efficiency, making your visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.

What to expect
1. Exam And Diagnosis: We examine the tooth and talk through what is causing the pain and whether anterior root canal therapy is the right fit.
2. Comfortable Treatment Visit: We clean out the infected tissue inside the front tooth, then seal it to protect it.
3. Restore And Follow Up: We restore the tooth with a filling or crown and check in to make sure it feels and looks right.

Restore Strength and Function

After treatment, the tooth is typically restored with a custom crown to protect it and restore full function. This allows you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.

Meet Your Doctor

Dr. Colleen Moreno provides gentle, personalized care focused on comfort, precision, and lasting results. She takes the time to understand each patient’s needs, helping create healthy, confident smiles in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Dr. Colleen Moreno

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Yes, we take insurance.

We accept many major insurance plans, including Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, MetLife, GEHA, Ameritas, and select Anthem plans. Our team is happy to help you understand your coverage and make your visit as simple and stress-free as possible.