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Root Canals

Protect Your Oral Health

  • Relieve pain & restore your smile in one visit
  • Save your smile by ending your toothache
  • Feel at ease with the help of sedation
Stop Your Toothache With Root Canals in Knoxville

Stop Your Toothache With Root Canals in Knoxville

Root canals have long been the subject of dental fears and misconceptions. However, modern root canals in Knoxville are nothing like this outdated reputation suggests. Dr. Phillips uses advanced techniques and technology to make your experience comfortable and virtually pain-free. With a root canal, you will:

  • Save your natural tooth and avoid the need for extraction
  • Prevent the spread of infection to other teeth and gums
  • Eat your favorite foods without any tooth pain
  • Maintain your healthy smile with good oral care routines
  • Boost your confidence with a pain-free, healthy smile

Call 865-345-5129 for an appointment. If you are dealing with a dental emergency, we’ll try to see you on the same day whenever possible.

Avoid a Tooth Extraction With a Gentle Root Canal Procedure

When decay or damage reaches the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal can help you avoid tooth loss or an extraction. This treatment not only eliminates pain but also prevents further complications to your dental health. Here is what you can expect:

  • Thorough Exam – Your dentist will examine your tooth using digital X-rays and intraoral cameras. It helps him determine the extent of the infection.
  • Pain-Free Preparation – We’ll use local anesthesia to ensure you won’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. Sedation is also available, if you’d like.
  • Infection Removal – Your dentist carefully cleans out the infected pulp from your tooth.
  • Tooth Sealing – The cleaned space is filled and sealed to protect against future infection.
  • Final Restoration – Your dentist will place a crown to strengthen and protect your treated tooth. You’ll have your smile back in good condition in no time.

The entire procedure often takes only a single appointment. Because we know that this procedure often causes anxiety, we encourage you to take advantage of our patient amenities. In addition to sedation, you can block out bright light with our blackout glasses. Noise-canceling headphones are also available to keep you happily distracted.

Call 865-345-5129 for root canals in Knoxville. You can also request an appointment.

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?

Root canals have long had a bad reputation. Most people fear them as something to avoid. However, today’s root canals are generally completely pain-free. We’ll numb the area we’re working on so you don’t feel any discomfort during your procedure. Plus, sedation is available if you need a little extra help getting comfortable.

Can root canals be avoided?

Yes, the good news is it’s unlikely you’ll ever need a root canal if you take good care of your teeth. Infection usually gets inside a tooth through severe decay or damage like a crack or break, necessitating a root canal. Repairing a cavity or other damage as soon as possible should prevent the need for root canal treatment.