Why Endodontics
Endodontics specializes in treating infected or damaged tooth pulp through root canal therapy. This precise procedure removes infection, relieves severe pain, and saves your natural tooth—preventing extraction and preserving your smile’s function and appearance permanently.
Why You Need This Service
Infected teeth cause significant pain and won’t heal without treatment. Root canal therapy eliminates infection, stops pain immediately, and saves your natural tooth—avoiding extraction, bone loss, and costly replacement options.
How It Works
Thorough numbing and infection access
Why Choose Bristles Dental for Endodontics?
Our experienced team uses advanced techniques and technology to make root canals comfortable and efficient, relieving pain in our calming Parksville BC clinic.
What Sets Us Apart
✓ Modern, Gentle Techniques
We use rotary instruments, digital imaging, and precise methods that make root canals faster and more comfortable than traditional approaches. Most patients report surprisingly minimal discomfort.
✓ Extensive Endodontic Experience
Our dentists have successfully performed hundreds of root canal procedures with excellent success rates. Experience means efficiency, precision, and better outcomes for your tooth long-term.
✓ Advanced Pain Management
Effective numbing techniques and sedation options ensure you feel completely comfortable throughout treatment. The procedure itself relieves pain—it doesn’t cause it, despite outdated reputations.
✓ Same-Day Emergency Relief
When tooth pain strikes, we prioritize endodontic emergencies at our Parksville clinic. Fast access to treatment means you don’t suffer unnecessarily while waiting days for relief.
have a question?
Common Inquiries
How painful is a root canal?
Most patients report minimal discomfort. Modern techniques and effective numbing make root canals surprisingly comfortable. The infection causes pain—treatment provides relief and comfort throughout.
How long does a root canal take?
Most root canals are completed in one 60-90 minute appointment at our Parksville BC clinic. Complex cases occasionally require a second visit for optimal results.
Can I drive home after a root canal?
Yes, unless you choose sedation. With local anesthesia only, you can drive yourself home immediately. Sedation requires someone else to drive you safely.
What does a root canal cost?
Costs vary by tooth complexity. We provide transparent pricing during consultation and work with insurance to maximize benefits. Root canals cost less than extraction plus replacement.
Will my tooth be weak after root canal?
Crowned teeth are actually quite strong. The crown protects the tooth, allowing it to function normally for decades. Many root canal-treated teeth outlast untreated ones significantly.
Are there alternatives to root canal?
The only alternative is extraction. However, extraction leads to bone loss, shifting teeth, and expensive replacements. Saving natural teeth is always preferable when possible at Bristles Dental.
How successful are root canals?
Root canals have a 90-95% success rate when performed correctly with proper restoration. Our experienced team’s track record exceeds these averages consistently with modern techniques and technology.