970-528-3384
Book Appointment
970-398-2398
Book Appointment

Save Your Tooth and End the Pain With Root Canal Therapy

Gentle, effective root canal treatment at Black Diamond Dental in Pagosa Springs — far more comfortable than most people expect.

Home
Root Canal Therapy

What Is Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy in Pagosa Springs at Black Diamond Dental is one of the most misunderstood procedures in dentistry — and one of the most important. When the pulp tissue inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed due to decay, a crack, or trauma, a root canal removes the source of infection, eliminates the pain, and saves the tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

 

Thanks to modern anesthesia and Dr. Nylund’s gentle technique, root canal therapy today is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Most patients are surprised by how easy the experience is. After the procedure, a dental crown is typically placed to protect and fully restore the treated tooth.

Signs you may need a Root Canal

  • Persistent, severe toothache — especially pain that worsens when biting or applying pressure.
  • Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers long after the temperature source is removed.
  • Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gum tissue, or a recurring pimple on the gums near the tooth.
  • Tooth discoloration — a darkening of the tooth that may indicate damage to the internal tissue.
  • A loose tooth with no obvious cause, particularly in an adult.