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General Dentistry

Root Canal Therapy

Prompt diagnosis and pain relief for an infected tooth, with root canal treatment provided by the experienced endodontic specialists we work with.

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When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, often from deep decay, a crack, or trauma, root canal therapy can relieve the pain and save the tooth instead of removing it. Modern root canal treatment is far more comfortable than its reputation suggests, and for most patients it feels similar to having a filling.

For root canal treatment, we work with a team of experienced specialists to assist with your optimum dental care. When an exam and digital x-rays show that a root canal is needed, we explain exactly what is going on, help manage your pain, and arrange your visit with a trusted endodontist, a specialist who performs root canal treatment every day.

Your care still runs through our office from start to finish. We choose specialists we know and trust, share your records so nothing is repeated unnecessarily, and once the root canal is complete, we protect the treated tooth, usually with a crown, right here in our Walnut Creek office.

Saving your natural tooth is almost always preferable to losing it. A natural tooth maintains your bite and bone better than any replacement, and this team approach pairs specialist precision with the familiar, gentle follow-up care you know.

Benefits

  • Prompt evaluation and pain relief when a tooth flares up
  • Root canal treatment by experienced endodontic specialists
  • Records shared and referrals coordinated for you
  • The protective crown completed in our familiar office
  • A team approach focused on saving your natural tooth

What to expect

A prompt exam and diagnosis here, a smooth hand-off to a trusted endodontist for the root canal itself, then a return visit with us for the crown that protects your tooth.

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    Prompt exam and digital x-rays to diagnose the problem

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    Pain management and a clear explanation of your options

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    A coordinated referral to a trusted endodontist for the root canal itself

  4. 4

    Back in our office, a crown or restoration to protect the treated tooth

Is this right for you?

Patients with a severe or lingering toothache, sensitivity to heat that lingers, swelling, or a tooth that has been diagnosed with an infected nerve. If you are in pain, call us promptly.

Why choose Ray Nunnery, DDS

We are conservative and tooth-preserving, and we are honest about who should do what. You get specialist-level root canal treatment and the continuity of a family practice that knows you, coordinates everything, and finishes the job with your crown.

Cost & insurance

Root canal therapy is covered by most plans, though coverage levels vary. We help you understand the specialist fee and the cost of the protective crown before treatment begins.

Frequently asked questions

Is a root canal painful?

For most patients it feels much like getting a filling. The procedure relieves pain rather than causing it, and the specialists we refer to make sure you are fully numb and comfortable throughout.

Will I need a crown afterward?

Usually, yes. A tooth that has had a root canal can become brittle, and a crown protects it so it can function normally for many years. Dr. Nunnery completes that restoration in our office.

Do you perform root canals in your office?

No. We work with a team of experienced endodontic specialists who perform root canal treatment every day. We diagnose the problem, help with pain, coordinate your referral, and complete the follow-up crown or restoration here.

Ready to schedule your visit?

New patients are always welcome. Request an appointment online or call our Walnut Creek office and our friendly team will take care of the rest.

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