Root canal treatment at 101 Dental & Orthodontics is performed by Dr. Chang, who has pursued intensive endodontic training as part of her 28-year multi-specialty career — meaning patients are treated in-house without a referral to an endodontist. The procedure involves removing infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and sealing them to prevent reinfection. A crown is typically placed afterward to protect the treated tooth. Modern endodontic techniques, combined with local anaesthesia and Dr. Chang's sedation options, make the procedure far more comfortable than its reputation suggests.
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The procedure itself is performed under local anaesthesia and should feel no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. Post-treatment tenderness around the tooth typically lasts 2–3 days and is well managed with over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. Dr. Chang also offers non-IV sedation for patients who experience significant dental anxiety.
Signs that the pulp may be affected include prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, spontaneous toothache, pain on biting, or visible darkening of the tooth. Dr. Chang uses clinical examination and digital X-rays to assess pulp vitality and will only recommend root canal treatment when the pulp is genuinely compromised.
In most cases, yes — a crown is strongly recommended after root canal treatment because the tooth becomes more brittle once the pulp is removed, and a crown protects it from fracture under normal biting forces. Dr. Chang plans the crown as part of the overall treatment so both stages are coordinated without additional referrals.