Restorative Dentistry

Root Canal Therapy

When the inside of a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment clears the infection and saves the tooth — so you can keep your natural smile.

When a root canal is the right call

A tooth with deep decay, a crack, or trauma can develop infection in the inner pulp. That’s often what’s causing severe pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, or an abscess. Left alone, the infection can spread. Root canal therapy treats the infection and lets you keep the tooth.

What the visit feels like

Modern root canal treatment is comfortable. After local anesthesia, the infected pulp is gently removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is closed up. Most patients tell us the procedure was much easier than they were expecting — and they leave the visit relieved that the pain is gone.

After the root canal

A tooth that’s had a root canal usually needs a crown to protect it long-term. We’ll plan that with you and walk through the timing.

Save the tooth, end the pain

Call our Orange Avenue office to schedule a visit.

Request a Visit 540-342-8781

Why patients on Orange Avenue choose Northeast Roanoke Dentistry

Dr. Rameen Chaudhry, DMD is calm, unhurried, and trained at Case Western Reserve University with a General Practice Residency at Rutgers — and he believes the most important skill in dentistry is listening. Patients across northeast Roanoke, the 24012 corridor, Hollins, Garden City, and Vinton choose Northeast Roanoke Dentistry on Orange Avenue NE because every visit feels like a real conversation, not a sales pitch. We talk about cost up front, accept most major PPO insurance plans, and offer the Virginia Dental Club membership for patients without insurance — so cost is never the reason a smile waits. Open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at 2913 Orange Ave NE, Roanoke 24012. Call 540-342-8781 or request an appointment online.