Tooth pain or a deep infection can be scary, but our team is here to help. Bethesda Dental Care provides expert endodontic care in Bethesda to relieve your pain and save your natural tooth. Dr. Herman performs gentle root canal therapy to remove the infection and restore your tooth’s health, so you can get back to smiling without discomfort.

Fast Pain Relief

A severe toothache or abscess can disrupt your life. The good news is that root canal therapy provides quick relief from that throbbing pain and sensitivity. By removing the infected nerve tissue inside the tooth, we eliminate the source of your pain. Many patients feel significantly better immediately after treatment, finally finding comfort after days (or weeks) of tooth pain.

Save Your Tooth

Root canal treatment isn’t just about ending pain—it’s about saving your tooth from extraction. Instead of losing a decayed or infected tooth, a root canal allows you to keep your natural tooth structure intact. This prevents the need for a replacement like an implant or bridge down the line. Saving your tooth helps maintain your bite alignment and is often the most cost-effective long-term solution.

Gentle, Pain-Free Procedure

Forget the horror stories you may have heard—modern root canal therapy is a surprisingly comfortable procedure. We thoroughly numb your tooth and the surrounding area, so you won’t feel anything during the treatment. Dr. Herman’s steady, gentle technique puts even anxious patients at ease. For those with dental anxiety, we also offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to help you relax, ensuring a stress-free experience.

Advanced Precision Techniques

Our office utilizes advanced tools and techniques to make root canal treatment efficient and successful. Tiny flexible instruments and digital imaging allow us to thoroughly clean out infected canals with precision. We also disinfect and seal the inner tooth to prevent re-infection. By using state-of-the-art endodontic methods, we can often complete your root canal in a single visit, with a high rate of success in healing.

Seamless Restoration After Treatment

After a root canal, it’s crucial to protect the treated tooth so it can function normally again. We’ll typically restore the tooth with a durable filling or custom crown to strengthen it and prevent cracks. Thanks to our on-site crown technology, you may even be able to get a permanent crown the same day as your root canal. The end result is a pain-free tooth that looks great and can bite and chew comfortably.

Trusted Expertise & Care

With decades of experience, Dr. Herman has performed countless root canals to help patients feel better and preserve their smiles. Our caring team understands that facing a root canal can make anyone nervous—we take the time to answer your questions and keep you comfortable at every step. From the moment you arrive in pain to the moment you leave with relief, you’ll be treated with compassion and top-quality care.