Michael Franquemont, DDS
Dr. Michael Franquemont

How long does a root canal take?

A root canal treatment in Centennial, CO, may take up to an hour, depending on the complexity of the canal infection and your response to local anesthesia. We want to ensure the area is numb before starting work.

Typically, if you see the dentist at the first signs of infection and don’t allow it to fester by treating it for days with ibuprofen, you increase the odds of a shorter root canal treatment.

It’s important to note that neglecting a root canal infection can cost you your tooth and lead to infection spread.

Signs You Need Root Canal Treatment

If you have a tooth infection, you may first notice tooth sensitivity that increases throughout the day. Eventually, this sensitivity changes to pain, which can be excruciating. Some patients also see a dark tooth, a blister on the gum, and jaw swelling.

These are all signs you should contact our emergency dentist in Centennial, CO, for treatment.

Root canal treatment is not painful but pain-relieving and performed under powerful local anesthesia.

Have a Toothache? Your Dentist Near Greenwood Village Welcomes You

For prompt relieve from root canal pain and to protect your tooth from loss, contact a dental team member as soon as possible if you have signs of infection.

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