Blog: Root Canals

When you hear the words “root canal,” you might conjure images of a painful dental procedure that takes hours to complete. However, root canal therapy is a common and relatively simple procedure that can often save your tooth. When the interior of your tooth, known as the pulp, gets damaged, it can cause an infection. Your Greeley, CO, dentist can ...

When you arrive at Norco Family Dental, our friendly staff will help you with any necessary paperwork and help you get comfortable. Before the root canal procedure begins, the dentist numbs the location using a local anesthetic. If you have discussed light sedation or general anesthesia with our dentist in Greeley and decided on one of those, they will ...

Because many people mistakenly believe that root canal treatment is a difficult procedure to dread, they tend to put off getting the treatment they need out of fear. 

While it’s essential never to delay any dental treatment, you’ll want to get your root canal done especially quickly. The longer you wait to treat a tooth with a root canal, the worse ...