- Restorative
Root canals in Truro, NS
A root canal has a bad reputation it no longer deserves — it’s the treatment that saves a painful tooth and takes the pain away.
- 21 Queen Street, Truro, NS B2N 2A7, Canada
About Root Canals
When decay or a crack reaches the nerve inside a tooth, it becomes infected and painful. A root canal removes that infected tissue, cleans and seals the tooth, and lets you keep it rather than lose it.
With modern techniques and proper freezing, the procedure feels much like having a filling — and it relieves the pain that brought you in.
What happens during treatment
- The tooth and area around it are fully numbed
- A small opening is made to reach the infected tissue
- The canals are cleaned, shaped, and disinfected
- The inside is sealed to prevent re-infection
- A crown or filling restores the tooth’s strength
Signs you might need a root canal
Persistent toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, a darkened tooth, or swelling near the gum can all point to an infected nerve.
Don’t wait it out — an untreated infection can spread and often means losing the tooth. If you’re in pain, call us and we’ll see you quickly.
In pain right now? Tooth infections don’t improve on their own. Call 902-893-3000 — we keep emergency slots open every day.
Common questions
The procedure relieves pain rather than causing it. With proper freezing, most people say it feels like a longer filling. Some tenderness afterwards is normal and settles with ordinary pain relief.
Keeping your natural tooth is almost always better for your bite and neighbouring teeth. Extraction leaves a gap that then needs its own replacement. We’ll talk through both.
Often one to two visits depending on the tooth. We’ll give you a clear plan after examining it and taking an X-ray.
Usually, yes. A treated tooth becomes more brittle, and a crown protects it from cracking so it lasts for years.
- Accepting new patients
Book an appointment
Same-week appointments are usually available. Booking takes about a minute.
In pain today?
Don’t wait. We hold emergency slots open every day.
Ready to book?
We’re accepting new patients of all ages right now.
Book online in about a minute, or call and we’ll find you a time.
