Root Canal Therapy

At Riverside Landing Dental in St. Albert, root canal therapy is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain and save a tooth threatened by deep infection — with same-day emergency appointments available when you need care right away. Dental pulp, found in the centre of each tooth, contains a nerve that brings vital nutrients to the tooth. When this pulp becomes injured, damaged, or infected — through deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma — the nerve begins to die. Without prompt treatment, the infection can spread and the tooth may be lost entirely.

Root canal therapy removes the diseased nerve tissue and seals the tooth, eliminating pain and preserving your natural tooth. Contrary to its reputation, modern root canal treatment is a straightforward, comfortable procedure — and one of the most effective ways to save a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted.

After the procedure, restoring the tooth with a dental crown is typically recommended to protect the remaining structure and ensure it can withstand the forces of chewing for years to come.