Root Canal Treatment
When a tooth's nerve is infected or inflamed, a root canal removes the damaged tissue and saves the tooth — done gently, in-house, with no referral needed.
What Is Root Canal?
A root canal treats infection or damage deep inside a tooth, in the soft tissue (pulp) that contains its nerves and blood vessels. Rather than pulling the tooth, we clean out the infected pulp, disinfect the space, and seal it — letting you keep your natural tooth for years to come. It's one of the most common procedures in dentistry, and modern techniques make it far more comfortable than its reputation suggests.
Why Patients Choose Us for Root Canal
Save your natural tooth
Keeping your own tooth preserves your bite, jawbone, and smile far better than an extraction.
Relief from pain, not more of it
Root canals are performed under local anesthesia and typically ease the throbbing pain that brought you in.
Usually done in-house, same visit
No referral to an outside specialist — our team handles routine root canals right at your local office.
Stops the infection from spreading
Left untreated, an infected tooth can spread infection to surrounding bone and tissue.
What to Expect
Your dentist will numb the area, create a small opening in the tooth, and gently remove the infected pulp. The empty space is cleaned, disinfected, and filled to prevent reinfection, then the tooth is sealed — often with a crown afterward for extra strength. Most root canals take one to two visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — it's performed under local anesthesia and is generally no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Most patients feel real relief once the infected tissue is removed.
Common signs include lingering tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or a darkening tooth. Your dentist can confirm with an exam and X-ray.
Often, yes — a crown protects a root-canal-treated tooth from cracking since it can become more brittle over time. Your dentist will let you know if yours needs one.
Choose Your Office
Root Canal is available at all 5 Devoted Dental Group locations across Metro Detroit. Select your nearest office below.
Ready to Get Started?
Book online or call your nearest office — same-day appointments are often available.