Root Canal Treatment
Are you having acute tooth pain? You might need root canal treatment.
A root canal infection won’t go away on its own. If left to spread, it can require extensive dental work and cause serious problems.
If you need emergency care now, day or night, call Fairfax Family Dental Care in Fairfax, VA.
Emergency Dental Care
Our Fairfax dental office offers around-the-clock emergency dental care. If you need a root canal on a weekend or in the middle of the night, you can receive same-day emergency care at our state-of-the-art facility. We always have a dentist on call and standing by to treat patients.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal therapy is a procedure within the field of endodontics, meaning it focuses on the soft tissue within the tooth. The procedure completely removes the soft tissue inside your tooth and the root canals (the centers of the tooth roots). By removing all the pulp and bacteria in the root canals, the abscess infection shrinks. The dentists at Fairfax Family Dental Care use root canal therapy to eliminate infection, deliver long-term relief, and avoid the need for extraction. Our highly trained dentists use the latest technology to perform this endodontics procedure for fast and gentle care.
Root Canal Therapy vs. Fillings
Minor cavities can often be addressed with simple fillings. However, when the cavity spreads and the bacteria begin to infect the nerves and blood vessels (pulp) within the tooth, a more extensive solution is required. This is where root canal therapy comes in.
Root canal therapy completely removes the pulp to eliminate the infection and protect the exterior of the tooth. Because of the nature of a root canal, a crown may be needed to reinforce your tooth structure after treatment.
In Pain Now? Get Relief! We Are Here Whenever You Need Us
Fairfax Family Dental Care is dedicated to providing top-tier dental care whenever people need it. Drs. Milan Simanek, Touraj Kamali, and Charles D. Kirksey are highly trained and belong to prestigious organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Orthodontic Society, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Our years of experience, compassionate care, and advanced technology allow us to provide root canal treatment right away, without having to refer you to an endodontist. Schedule an appointment now.
(703) 385-0303
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Lourdie Thomas Verneret
Fairfax, VA
2023
Good team, knowledgeable and professional staff, good care
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Fairfax, VA
2023
I have been going here for 7 years. Love this place!
View on GoogleDon't Ignore Early Symptoms
Not every root canal infection starts with an excruciating toothache, which often signals bacteria have reached the pulp (soft inner tissue) of a tooth. Instead, you may first notice subtle signs that something is wrong. It's best not to ignore these early symptoms. Signs that you may need a root canal procedure include:
- Toothache — mild or acute
- Unexplained tooth sensitivity
- Discoloration in a tooth
- Swollen gums
- Chronic bad breath
- A pimple on the gums
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Pradeep Kaur
Fairfax, VA
2023
Great experience all the time .Cindy is just wonderful.all the staff is very friendly.10/10
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Fairfax, VA
2023
Another great experience with the professional staff at Fairfax Family Dental.
View on GoogleWhat You Can Expect During Your Root Canal Therapy
Our modern technology and emergency care allow us to treat root canal patients quickly and comfortably, so you don't have to spend painful hours waiting for an appointment with an endodontist. The sooner you receive treatment for a root canal, the sooner you'll feel relief.
Our gentle dentists and advanced technology make root canal treatments typically no more uncomfortable than a dental filling.
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Susan Davis
Fairfax, VA
2023
Wonderful dental practice,been going to them for over 10 years !
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Fairfax, VA
2023
The dental hygienist was amazing! I had an amazing experience getting my teeth cleaned! I’ve been with the practice for over a decade. Elaine is amazing!
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If you think you may need a root canal, don't wait. Contact our Fairfax, VA, dental office today to avoid more serious oral health issues and get your tooth capped by a crown.
Early treatment can help you save your tooth and save money, so contact our office today for an appointment.
Request a consultation online or call us at:
(703) 385-0303
What If I Need an Extraction?
For a root canal treatment to succeed, there needs to be enough tooth structure to support a crown and preserve the tooth. If a tooth is severely compromised, extraction may be the only solution.
Our highly trained dentists can restore your smile and your bite with a dental bridge or dental implant and implant-supported crown if extraction is necessary. Our Fairfax office is equipped with the latest implant technology, which allows us to meet a wide range of needs.
Your Restoration Options at Our Fairfax Office
After root canal therapy or a tooth extraction, you may require a restoration to make your smile strong and whole again. We can perform this process from the comfort of our Fairfax dental office, offering ease of access for our patients. Restoration options that may be considered after your root canal procedure or tooth extraction include:
Root Canal Treatment FAQ
Don't you have to go to an endodontist for a root canal treatment?
No. Drs. Simanek, Kamali, and Kirksey are general dentists who can perform root canal therapy at our Fairfax, VA, dental office. Seeing us over an endodontist means undergoing treatment with dentists you're used to and receiving a continuum of care from one office.
Are root canal treatments painful?
No, root canal procedures have a bad reputation, but the truth is that they provide more pain relief than discomfort. One of our dentists will remove the infected pulp and restore the tooth with a dental crown during a root canal procedure. While an infected tooth is painful and difficult to eat with, your newly restored tooth will feel great. We also apply local anesthesia during a root canal procedure, so you shouldn't feel any discomfort.
Is it better to get an extraction than a root canal?
No, our dentists will always try to save your natural tooth whenever possible. A root canal procedure can potentially save your natural tooth structure and prevent you from needing an extraction and costly restorative dentistry treatments in the future. While your dentist will remove the tooth pulp during a root canal, the healthy outer part of the tooth remains intact and will be covered with a dental crown for added protection.
Is root canal therapy expensive?
No, root canal therapy is less expensive than treatment for a missing tooth, especially when it involves dental implants. The procedure is also usually covered by insurance, as infections in the root canal are harmful for your overall oral and physical health. Our Fairfax, VA, dental office works with most insurance companies and accepts CareCredit to cover out-of-pocket costs.
Can I wait to get root canal therapy?
We recommend coming into our Fairfax office as soon as possible when you start to have tooth pain and symptoms of a root canal infection. The longer you wait, the worse your infection will get, resulting in painful abscesses and widespread damage. Root canal infections can even lead to tooth loss if put off for too long.
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Aylin Krebs
Fairfax, VA
2023
Family Health Dental Care has been our dentistry for 30+ years. Our Dental Hygienist-Cindy, our family dentist- Dr. Kamali, all the other dentists and the entire staff are the BEST in Northern Virginia.
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Fairfax, VA
2023
Ms. Irene was outstanding! Did thorough careful work. Was professional, approachable, caring. Took time and did the best on every step. I will definitely come back to the clinic for her only! Thank you, Ms. Irene!
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