Save your natural tooth and eliminate pain with gentle root canal therapy at Bite Club. Our Bucktown dentists use modern techniques and microscope-enhanced precision to make root canals more comfortable than you expect, helping Chicago patients preserve their smiles and avoid extractions.
Severe tooth pain often signals an infection deep inside your tooth. The pulp—the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels inside your tooth—can become infected from deep decay, repeated dental procedures, cracks, or trauma. When this happens, root canal treatment removes the infected tissue and saves your tooth.
Signs you might need a root canal include severe toothache, especially when chewing or applying pressure, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the temperature source is removed, darkening of the tooth, swelling and tenderness in nearby gums, or a persistent pimple-like bump on your gums. Some infected teeth cause no symptoms initially, which is why regular dental exams matter. Without treatment, the infection spreads, causing more pain and potentially requiring extraction. Root canal therapy stops the infection and preserves your natural tooth.
Root canal therapy has an unfair reputation. Modern techniques and anesthesia make the procedure comfortable—most patients report it feels similar to getting a filling. At Bite Club, we use microscopes to see inside your tooth clearly, allowing for more precise, minimally invasive treatment.
During the procedure, Dr. Huynh numbs the area completely. She creates a small opening in your tooth to access the infected pulp, removes the damaged tissue, carefully cleans and shapes the root canals, and fills the space with a biocompatible material. The tooth is then sealed with a temporary filling. Most root canals are completed in one appointment lasting 60-90 minutes. You’ll return later for a permanent dental crown to protect and strengthen the treated tooth.
Keeping your natural tooth is always better than extraction when possible. Your natural tooth root stimulates and maintains the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that occurs with missing teeth. Natural teeth function better than any replacement, maintaining proper spacing and preventing neighboring teeth from shifting.
Replacing an extracted tooth with an implant or bridge costs more and requires additional procedures. Root canal therapy is a conservative, cost-effective way to preserve your natural tooth for decades. After treatment and crown placement, your tooth functions normally—you can eat, speak, and smile without thinking about it. Most root canal treated teeth last a lifetime with proper care.
The temporary filling protects your tooth while the permanent crown is being made. You’ll return in about two weeks for crown placement. Once the crown is in place, your tooth is fully restored and can handle normal chewing forces. Continue seeing us for regular checkups to monitor the treated tooth and maintain your overall oral health.
Root canal therapy is part of our comprehensive approach to preserving your oral health. Our Bucktown dental office offers a full range of general dentistry services designed to maintain your teeth and gums for life. Regular checkups help us catch problems early, often before root canal treatment becomes necessary.
When teeth need more support than a filling can provide, crowns and bridges offer durable, long-term solutions. Our Bucktown dentists design custom restorations to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. After root canal therapy, crowns protect your treated tooth and restore full chewing function. Explore our crowns and bridges options.
Severe tooth pain often indicates an infection requiring immediate root canal treatment. Our Bucktown practice provides emergency dental care with same-day appointments for urgent situations. If you’re experiencing severe toothache, facial swelling, or signs of infection, call us right away.
We provide expert oral surgery services in Bucktown for teeth that require extraction when root canal therapy isn’t possible or has failed. Whether you need tooth extractions or supportive procedures, our team prioritizes your comfort and recovery. However, we always try to save your natural tooth first.
Chronic jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing could be signs of a TMJ disorder. Our Bucktown dental office offers specialized TMJ treatments tailored to relieve your symptoms and restore comfortable jaw function. Sometimes severe tooth pain causes people to favor one side when chewing, leading to TMJ issues.
Root canal therapy is a conservative way to save severely damaged or infected teeth, and at our Bucktown dental office, it’s gentler and more efficient than you might expect. Using modern techniques and microscope-enhanced precision, we remove infection, relieve pain, and restore your tooth’s strength. Eliminating tooth pain helps reduce jaw tension that can worsen TMJ symptoms.
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is a modern orthodontics solution for straightening teeth, using advanced technology to gently move and align your teeth. At our Bucktown dental office, we create custom Invisalign treatment plans designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Straight, properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean and less prone to decay and infection.
Root canal therapy is part of our comprehensive approach to preserving your oral health. Our Bucktown dental office offers a full range of general dentistry services designed to maintain your teeth and gums for life. Regular checkups help us catch problems early, often before root canal treatment becomes necessary.
Composite restorations do more than just fill cavities—they restore your teeth to their natural appearance and function. Using high-quality, tooth-colored materials, our Bucktown dental office repairs damage while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Treating cavities promptly prevents them from progressing to infections that require root canals.
When teeth need more support than a filling can provide, crowns and bridges offer durable, long-term solutions. Our Bucktown dentists design custom restorations to restore both the function and appearance of your smile. After root canal therapy, crowns protect your treated tooth and restore full chewing function. Explore our crowns and bridges options.
Severe tooth pain often indicates an infection requiring immediate root canal treatment. Our Bucktown practice provides emergency dental care with same-day appointments for urgent situations. If you’re experiencing severe toothache, facial swelling, or signs of infection, call us right away.
We provide expert oral surgery services in Bucktown for teeth that require extraction when root canal therapy isn’t possible or has failed. Whether you need tooth extractions or supportive procedures, our team prioritizes your comfort and recovery. However, we always try to save your natural tooth first.
Chronic jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing could be signs of a TMJ disorder. Our Bucktown dental office offers specialized TMJ treatments tailored to relieve your symptoms and restore comfortable jaw function. Sometimes severe tooth pain causes people to favor one side when chewing, leading to TMJ issues.
Root canal therapy is a conservative way to save severely damaged or infected teeth, and at our Bucktown dental office, it’s gentler and more efficient than you might expect. Using modern techniques and microscope-enhanced precision, we remove infection, relieve pain, and restore your tooth’s strength. Eliminating tooth pain helps reduce jaw tension that can worsen TMJ symptoms.
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign is a modern orthodontics solution for straightening teeth, using advanced technology to gently move and align your teeth. At our Bucktown dental office, we create custom Invisalign treatment plans designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle. Straight, properly aligned teeth are easier to keep clean and less prone to decay and infection.
No. We numb the area completely, so you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure. Most patients report that getting a root canal feels similar to getting a filling. You might have mild soreness for a few days afterward, but it's usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers and is much less painful than the toothache you had before treatment.
Most root canals are completed in one appointment lasting 60-90 minutes. Complex cases involving multiple canals or unusual anatomy might require a second visit. We'll let you know what to expect based on your specific tooth.
Yes. Most patients return to work or normal activities the same day. You might prefer to schedule your appointment when you can relax afterward, but there's no medical reason you can't resume regular activities immediately.
Yes, in most cases. Root canal therapy removes the tooth's blood supply, making it more brittle. A crown protects the tooth from breaking during normal chewing. Front teeth sometimes don't need crowns if the damage was minimal, but back teeth almost always require crown protection.
The infection will worsen, causing more severe pain and potentially spreading to surrounding tissues or even your bloodstream. You could develop an abscess, facial swelling, or bone loss around the tooth. Eventually, the tooth will need extraction. If you're experiencing symptoms, it's much better to treat the problem early.
Root canal therapy has a very high success rate—over 95% when performed properly. With a crown and good oral hygiene, most root canal treated teeth last a lifetime. The alternative costs more and requires more procedures.