Root Canals
Preserve your natural teeth
A root canal can save a damaged or infected tooth and relieve pain. At Mace Family Dentistry, we provide gentle root canal treatment focused on comfort, safety, and long term tooth health. Modern root canal care is far more comfortable than its reputation, and treatment often feels similar to getting a routine filling.
What is a root canal?
The space inside the root of a tooth is what is known as the canal, or root canal. This region consists of the pulp chamber, the main canals, and several other anatomical branches. Human teeth generally have 1-4 root canals, depending on the anatomy of the tooth. Molars may have 2-4 canals, premolars may have 1-2 canals, cuspids may have 1-2 canals, and incisors generally have 1 canal. Extra canals may branch out from the main canal (called accessory canals). The exact number of canals and overall tooth anatomy can vary from person to person.