Root Canal Treatment in Mississauga

What Is a Root Canal?

Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When deep decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach the pulp, it becomes infected or inflamed. Root canal treatment removes the damaged pulp, cleans the inside of the tooth, and seals it so the tooth can stay in your mouth.

Signs You May Need a Root Canal

• A toothache that lingers or wakes you at night
• Pain when you bite or chew
• Cold or hot sensitivity that lasts after the stimulus is gone
• A tender, swollen gum or a pimple-like bump near the tooth
• A tooth that has darkened

Sometimes there are no symptoms at all, so an exam and X-ray are how we confirm it.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

• Relieves the pain of infection
• Saves your natural tooth rather than removing it
• Stops infection from spreading
• Avoids the cost and extra steps of replacing a missing tooth
• Usually comfortable with local anesthetic

How Root Canal Treatment Works

1. 1Exam and X-ray. The dentist confirms the diagnosis and explains your options.
2. 2Numbing. Local anesthetic numbs the tooth and the area around it.
3. 3Cleaning the tooth. The infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and shaped.
4. 4Sealing and restoring. The tooth is sealed, and a filling or crown is placed to protect it. A crown is often recommended, since a tooth treated this way can become brittle.

Before Your Visit

• Tell us exactly when the pain started and what makes it worse.
• Share your medical history, allergies and medications.
• Take any medication your dentist has recommended.
• Eat beforehand if you like, since you will be numb afterward.
• Bring insurance or CDCP details so we can verify coverage.
• If you feel anxious, ask about nitrous oxide when you call.

After Your Treatment

• Your mouth stays numb for a few hours. Avoid eating until it wears off.
• Mild tenderness for a few days is normal and usually responds to over-the-counter pain relief, as advised by your dentist.
• Avoid chewing hard foods on that tooth until the permanent restoration is placed.
• Book your crown or final filling as advised, since the tooth is more fragile until then.
• Call us if pain or swelling increases, you develop a fever or your bite feels uneven.

Cost, CDCP, Insurance and Financing

We do not publish a fixed price list because the cost depends on which tooth is treated and what restoration follows. We are a CDCP-approved provider, and the CDCP covers endodontic treatment such as root canals, depending on your plan. We bill most major insurers directly and offer 0% financing for qualifying patients. The front desk will give you a personal cost first.

Root Canal Myths and Facts

Root canals have a reputation for being painful, but the pain people associate with them comes from the infection, not the treatment. With local anesthetic, the procedure itself is usually comparable to having a filling, and it relieves the pain the infection was causing. Another common myth is that pulling the tooth is easier. Saving the natural tooth, where possible, avoids a gap and the extra steps of replacing it.

What If a Root Canal Is Not Possible?

Sometimes a tooth is too damaged or does not have enough healthy structure left to be saved. In that case, your dentist will explain tooth extraction and how to replace the tooth afterward with a dental implant, bridge or denture.

Why Choose Sauga Smiles Dental

• Local anesthetic for comfort, with nitrous oxide for anxious patients
• Prompt appointments for tooth pain
• Crown or filling to protect the tooth afterward, all in one clinic
• Open seven days a week
• Free parking on site