281 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604

Endodontics is the dental specialty that deals with the nerves of the teeth. Root canals are probably the most notorious procedure in dentistry and the most common procedure relating to endodontics. When a tooth becomes infected it is usually related to the nerves in the root of the tooth. The infected nerves need to be removed. If left untreated, an infection can turn into an abscess, which is a much more serious problem that includes bone loss in the jaw.

The area around the tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic to start the procedure. The dentist will then drill down into the tooth to create an opening into the canal. They will then be able to remove infected tissue and clean the canal. After the infection has been removed, the space if filled with a sealant called gutta-percha. It is highly recommended that a tooth that has undergone a root canal is fitted with a crown. This will improve the appearance of the tooth, and also make it much more likely that the root canal is successful.

“Root canal” has become a scary term for dental patients to hear, but the benefits of the procedure and advances in dental technology have made it much less scary. Local anesthetics and proper pain medication allow the procedure to be performed with little or no pain in most cases.

There may be some soreness following the procedure, but that is normal. Over the counter pain medications are usually enough to relieve any pain afterward, but your dentist may prescribe medication. The procedure will also relieve pain caused by the infection, allowing you to enjoy all the foods you love without any pain from heat, cold or chewing. If you are experiencing pain, consult your dentist.

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What people say

“Professional, friendly and extremely considerate dentist. I would recommend them without any reservations! The staff was extremely nice and professional. I had a really good experience. I am definitely going back”.

Peter S.

Peter S.

21 years

“Friendly staff. Nice, clean and up to date office with new technology. Dentist and staff make every effort to explain treatment and make your visit comfortable. I will definitely recommend this office if you are scared of the dentist”.

Mark W.

Mark W.

23 years

“I went there for the first time. Everyone at the office was super friendly, pleasant and helpful. The dentist was concerned about my comfort and explained everything before starting the treatment. I was very afraid of having a root canal but the dentist and his staff made it very comfortable. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family”.

Diaz D.

Diaz D.

28 years

“I went to the Wave Dental office at the recommendation of one of my friends, and to be honest, I have already had a really good experience on my two visits. Right from the front desk to the doctors and staff, everyone is very friendly, patient, empathetic and considerate. My dentist was very knowledgeable and walked me through the entire treatment process, causes and options to prevention.”

Sharma A.

Sharma A.

31 years