Endodontics / Root Canals
Endodontics is an area of dentistry focused on the health of the dental pulp — the living tissue inside a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves that sense hot and cold. When this tissue becomes infected or inflamed, specialized treatment is required to save the tooth and eliminate pain.
Our Partnership Approach to Endodontic Care
At Moorkamp & Arthur Family Dentistry, we partner closely with exceptional local endodontists (root canal specialists) who share our same commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. This collaboration allows us to ensure that our patients receive the best possible treatment, from diagnosis through completion, in a timely and comfortable manner.
Our team will coordinate every detail of your referral — including sharing diagnostic information, scheduling promptly, and following up after your treatment — to make sure your experience is smooth and well-supported. We stay in close communication with your endodontist throughout the process to ensure your treatment plan fits seamlessly into your overall oral health goals.
Our Health-Centered Approach to Root Canal Therapy
As a health-centered dental practice, our goal is to help you maintain strong, infection-free teeth and gums that support your total body health. Infections in the dental pulp can quickly lead to pain, swelling, or more serious complications if left untreated. That’s why we work diligently to diagnose these issues early, relieve discomfort, and refer you quickly to the right specialist when needed.
Good health is one of life’s greatest gifts, and we want to help you preserve it for a lifetime. Root canal therapy performed by a skilled endodontist can often save a tooth that might otherwise be lost.
What to Expect for Root Canal Treatment
Many people get frightened at the idea of root canal treatment, but this fear is actually quite unnecessary. Root canal treatment is not a problem, but a solution. After the procedure that is accomplished with complete numbness, the pain before is almost always absent. Thanks to modern technology, many root canal treatments can be provided in a single day and with minimal pain or negative side effects.
On the day of your appointment, your endodontist will begin treatment by carefully numbing the area with a local anesthetic. A small opening is then created in the tooth so that the root canal can be accessed. The infected pulp is removed and replaced with a special sealant. After your treatment, we will restore your tooth with a custom crown or restoration here in our office to protect it and maintain its natural function and appearance.
When to Call
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, pain when chewing, lingering discomfort, or swelling, please contact our Rolla office. We will evaluate your situation, explain your options, and — if a root canal is necessary — coordinate care with a trusted endodontist right away.
