Root canals in Timonium
When infection reaches the pulp, root canal therapy can save your tooth and end the pain—removing the cause of the infection, then protecting the tooth with a porcelain crown. Serving Timonium, Towson and Pikesville.
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Timonium, MD
Root canal therapy in Timonium
1 porcelain crown
Every root canal is finished with a crown.
Save your infected tooth
Keep your tooth and its remaining structure instead of losing it.
Relieve tooth pain
Treatment removes the cause of the pain and eases infection symptoms.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
Root canal therapy is one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
Your root canal, step by step
Here’s how root canal therapy works at the practice.
Find the source of the pain
Dr. Haywood examines the tooth, and digital X-rays help reveal infection, which doesn’t always hurt right away. If you’re in serious tooth pain, call the office early in the day so you can be seen as soon as possible.
Clear out the infection
The tooth is numbed and may be isolated with a rubber dam. Infection is removed from inside the tooth to stop it spreading. Depending on how severe it is, treatment can take two or more appointments, with a temporary filling in between.
Protect the tooth with a crown
Once treatment is complete, the tooth is capped with a porcelain crown that helps keep it from being re-infected and protects it from decay and damage. Until then, avoid chewing on that side.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“He did an extremely thorough examination and determined the tooth could be saved and was able to clean and fill the cavity.”—Jim Herrold
“I’ve been putting off some serious dental procedures because of anxiety. The moment I talked to Kelly on the phone I felt at peace… this is the place to go.”—Amanda Ostrowski
“Best dental experience I ever had. The office feels more like someone’s home than a sterile office… I have always been terrified of dental visits. Not anymore.”—Kelli White
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit. Besides the professionalism of Dr. Haywood and his entire staff, their attention to my comfort and well-being was remarkable… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Received excellent care. Always detailed the work to be done and the cost. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.”—Dan
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- Out of network: we file your insurance paperwork for you
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Each tooth has a pulp chamber filled with connective tissue, and root canals are the tiny passages in the roots that lead up to it. Nerves run through these canals. When an infection reaches the pulp it can cause serious pain, and root canal therapy is the procedure used to save a tooth with that level of infection.
Before root canal therapy was available, an infected pulp meant the tooth had to be extracted. A root canal lets you keep your tooth even after a serious infection and preserves your remaining tooth structure. Extraction is still an option when a tooth can’t be saved. See tooth extractions.
The infection can spread to your other teeth or to your bloodstream, where it can cause serious health problems. Bacteria from a dental abscess can spread through the jaw and cause swelling, which can become life threatening, so don’t wait for the pain to get worse.
Yes. Patients who need a root canal often have a chronic, severe toothache, and treatment removes the cause of the pain and relieves infection symptoms. Some discomfort for several days afterward is normal, especially when chewing; take pain medication as recommended and rinse with warm salt water. Read root canal post-op instructions.
Root canal therapy often takes two or more appointments, depending on how severe the infection is. A temporary filling or crown protects the tooth between visits. If the whole temporary falls out or comes off, call the office so it can be replaced.
The tooth is fragile after treatment. A porcelain crown protects it from breaking and helps keep it from being re-infected or damaged. Until the permanent crown is placed, avoid sticky and hard foods and don’t chew on that side. Learn about dental crowns.
Call as early in the day as you can. Dr. Haywood is available anytime for true dental emergencies for existing patients and their friends or families. New patients with emergency needs can be seen on weekdays during normal business hours, based on availability. Request an appointment.
Yes. Root canals sit alongside crowns, bridges, dentures and dental implants as ways to save or rebuild your smile. Each root canal removes harmful bacteria, helps prevent decay from spreading and is finished with a porcelain crown. See restorative dentistry.
Sedation options help anxious patients feel calm. Laughing gas is breathed through a comfortable nasal mask and wears off quickly, so you can drive yourself home. Oral conscious sedation is a pill taken about an hour before your appointment; it lasts several hours, so you’ll need a ride to and from your visit. See sedation options.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. New patients are welcome. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.