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Root Canals

Protect Your Oral Health

  • Stop your pain with a root canal
  • Save your damaged tooth from extraction
  • Our in-house endodontist will save your smile
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Get Your Smile Back on Track With Root Canals in Worcester

Despite its negative portrayal in movies and TV shows, root canals in Worcester provide relief from dental pain caused by tooth infection. In fact, this procedure can help you avoid an extraction and prevent infection from spreading to healthy teeth. By visiting Levenson Smile, you’ll benefit from the experience of our in-house endodontist, Dr. Ajram. With her help, you will:

  • Maintain your natural tooth and your confident smile
  • Avoid the need for having to replace your tooth
  • Enjoy your favorite meals without limitation or difficulty
  • Put an end to distracting dental pain
  • Avoid more extensive procedures down the road

Call 508-422-5044 for an appointment.

Stop an Infection With a Comfortable Root Canal Treatment

If you’re experiencing persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swollen or tender gums, or bad breath, you may have an infected tooth. If you notice those symptoms, you should come in for an appointment right away. Your experienced team will diagnose and treat your infection with precision and care.

We’re proud to have an in-house endodontist, Dr. Ajram, who specializes in root canal therapy. She will address your dental concerns and recommend the best course of action to restore your oral health. It’s our goal to save your tooth whenever possible. You can trust you are in excellent hands with her. She teaches other dentists how to perform root canals as a clinical instructor at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

If you do need a root canal, there’s no need to worry. It’s no more uncomfortable than a filling. In fact, many of our patients are taken by surprise when they see how stress-free and easy this procedure is for them. Here is what you can expect:

  • Preparation – Your dental team will prioritize your comfort when you come in for a root canal treatment. Your endodontist will ensure you feel no discomfort by numbing your mouth. Then, she will access the inner portion of your tooth to treat the infection.
  • Elimination of the Infection – Your endodontist will use precise instruments to gently remove the infected pulp from the inside part of your tooth. Then, she will clean and disinfect the area to remove any lingering bacteria. The inside portion is filled with a biocompatible material to seal it off and prevent re-infection.
  • Restored Smile – You’ll feel almost instant relief from your dental pain after your root canal procedure is complete. Your dental team will also typically restore the tooth with a crown. You will have full and comfortable function of your smile again.

Our practice offers NuCalm to help with anxiety. This groundbreaking technology promotes relaxation for both the mind and body. You will block out the sights and sounds of our equipment while listening to soothing music. This will eliminate your nerves and help you feel relaxed.

Oral sedation is also available if necessary. You will take the sedative before you arrive for your appointment. If you receive sedation, you’ll need a ride home after your root canal treatment. Effects of the sedation typically last for several hours.

Call 508-422-5044 for root canals in Worcester. You can also ​​schedule online. Trust your care to our endodontist!

Common Questions About Root Canals
Why have a root canal?

Root canals are necessary when a tooth has become infected. This happens when bacteria reaches the pulp (the soft tissue found on the inside of a tooth). The bacteria can also cause painful inflammation, which can make it difficult to bite and chew and may interfere with your day-to-day activities. By getting a root canal, you can remove the inflamed and infected tissue and rebuild your tooth.

Are root canals painful?

Although many people believe that root canal therapy is painful, it is no more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. We’ll use a local anesthetic to make sure the tooth is numb before we begin your procedure. We also use advanced relaxation techniques through NuCalm. That way you can relax and feel confident that you’re not going to feel any discomfort. Oral sedation is also available.

What does a root canal do?

Root canal therapy is a treatment that can stop the throbbing pain of a diseased tooth, save the tooth from extraction, and prevent further damage to your other teeth and your gums. Many people fear root canals, but they are actually no more painful than having a tooth filled.