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Root Canal Treatment in Chelmsford

Most adults will come to need a root canal procedure at some point to relieve a toothache or tooth infection. While root canals often get a scary reputation, the truth is that they’re actually a very important tooth saving procedure.

At Future of Dentistry in Chelmsford, we care about your oral and mental health. We’ll do our best to make your root canal a safe and painless procedure, but if you still have anxiety you can take advantage of our comfort menu, featuring blankets, headphones, and hot towels to help you feel relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment.

What Is A Root Canal?

The term “root canal” can either refer to the physical root canal in the tooth or the procedure for cleaning it out when it becomes infected.

The physical root canal is a pathway through the center of the tooth that houses pulp, which is nerve tissue. It is through this nerve tissue that oxygen and other nutrients are transported to the tooth roots.

Root canal treatment is required when this inner pulp chamber becomes infected. The sooner we can spot the tooth infection and treat it, the better; if the pulp decays to the point of death, this can cause an abscess, a painful infection of the jawbone near the tooth root, as well as a severe toothache.

The root canal procedure is a bit infamous for being painful and traumatic. Today, thanks to modern technology and state-of-the-art sedation dentistry, root canals aren’t nearly the nightmare they were in the past. This procedure can be performed quickly with virtually no pain—while at the same time, it removes the pain of your toothache.

That being said, we at Future of Dentistry take dental anxiety seriously. We will do whatever we can to help our patients feel safe, secure, and comfortable during their procedures.

The Root Canal Procedure

The purpose of root canal treatment is to thoroughly cleanse the inside of a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay or infection. Tooth infection is usually the result of poor oral hygiene or trauma that has allowed bacteria to creep into the tooth’s core and infect the healthy pulp.

At Future of Dentistry, we use a computer-controlled device to locate the root canal in a given tooth and remove the diseased nerve tissue with little to no discomfort—all in a single visit.

Once the inside of the tooth is cleaned and the damaged pulp removed, we fill your tooth with a biocompatible material to seal it and prevent another tooth infection. For maximum protection, we reconstruct the tooth with a white filling that helps rebuild the tooth roots. When that’s finished, your tooth will be topped off with a beautiful porcelain crown.

Your toothache will be gone, and you can rest easy when you know your mouth is free from that tooth infection. We want to help you relieve pain through this life-changing procedure!

Comfortable Root Canal Treatment At Future Of Dentistry

If you’re dealing with a toothache and think you may be in need of root canal treatment, don’t hesitate to call our office. The sooner we can get you in for an appointment, the sooner you can get back to living healthy and pain-free. As always, visit our office, or call us with any questions!

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monica hengmonica heng
23:35 27 Sep 23
I’d recommend FOD to anyone! Everyone in the office from the front desk girls, to my hygienist Megan to Dr. Nguyen were all so great! Very welcoming staff and atmosphere. They took their time and listened to all my concerns. I know going to the dentist can make anyone anxious but they will all make you feel so comfortable!
Lorna LagatLorna Lagat
23:19 26 Jul 23
Julia FrevoldJulia Frevold
00:15 08 Jun 23
Dr Dan is an awesome dentist and very gentle. He saw me the day I called with an emergency issue. His staff are caring and supportive also!! I’ll recommend him to everyone!!
deb harlessdeb harless
00:30 25 May 23
My experience today with Future of Dentistry staff and Doctor Danny , was a five star . Felt as relaxed as if I were meeting with friends . I am totally a nervous wreck when I have to go to the dentist , but I really felt relaxed here .I am looking forward to going back , and that in itself is a miracle !!Thank you all for making me feel so special !Deb Harless
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23:46 22 Apr 23
Another great Experience 👍 Thank you all Team of Dr Dan 😀 👍
David AubinDavid Aubin
00:54 21 Apr 23
Went here for a consultation about a root canal as old dentist said to get one. Dr Nguyen was amazing, kind and incredibly knowledgeable! He fixed the old dentists failed cavity filling which allowed me to skip getting a root canal. I'm a happy new client now! Thank you Dr Nguyen!
marissa barrymarissa barry
22:33 26 Jan 23
The staff here is wonderful. Everyone is so friendly. I had a great experience with both my cleaning and my filling. They did an amazing job with my kids, too!
E johnE john
23:55 28 Dec 22
I had my teeth cleaned, I chatted with alycia for a few minutes. Then Megan cleaned my teeth, super personable. Then the charming Dr. Nguyen is wonderful as well. Love the place!
Walter ReedyWalter Reedy
21:18 24 Nov 22
Clean, great staff, doctor explained everything clearly, financial person said she would send me all the information
Nisrene Rene BizzottoNisrene Rene Bizzotto
18:31 10 Nov 22
They’re great! Knowledgeable, accommodating, professional and great customer service!
Jess AdamsJess Adams
20:48 29 Jun 22
I have severe dental anxiety but the dentist at Future of Dentistry made me feel at ease! Very knowledgeable and patient. Definitely would recommend!
Susan YanSusan Yan
13:50 23 Jan 22
Kathie, a new hygienist, was very nice and she did very thorough teeth cleaning for me. The healthy teeth is important to me. Her work met my expectations.
Jane CoffeyJane Coffey
22:20 22 Dec 21
Thank you Sara for a very pleasant and thorough cleaning appointment. Dr. Tony did a great job on a crown today. So happy to have found a wonderful dental practice.
Nick BNick B
10:06 26 Aug 21
I am a ling time customer of the previous owner of this location. I am very comfortable with the care that I'm receiving here. Very knowledgeable staff and a nice setting. I hope to do 25+ years here too!
Jeffrey WongJeffrey Wong
00:03 08 Jul 21
The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They did a great job with my teeth cleaning and showed me how to better focus my brushing habits to improve my gum health.
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14:15 25 Mar 21
Loved this place. The staff is wonderful and my teeth feel amazing. Kelly at the front desk was so helpful. Will come back.
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