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45

Years

Dedicated to

patient comfort.

Save Your Natural Tooth & Relieve Pain Safely

Root canal therapy is a highly effective treatment used to eliminate infection inside a tooth and prevent the need for extraction. At Peter Pond Dental Clinic, we use modern techniques to make the process comfortable, efficient, and virtually painless.

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What Is a Root Canal?

Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed due to decay, trauma, or deep cracks, a root canal is needed to save the tooth.
 

A root canal removes the infected tissue, cleans the inner chamber, and seals the tooth to prevent further infection.

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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

  • Persistent toothache

  • Sensitivity to hot or cold

  • Swelling or tenderness in the gums

  • Darkening or discoloration of a tooth

  • Pain when chewing or biting

  • A pimple-like bump on the gums

How Root Canal Treatment Works

1. Diagnosis & Digital Imaging

We assess the tooth and use imaging to confirm infection or inflammation.
 

2. Local Anesthetic

Your comfort is our priority — the area is fully numbed before treatment begins.
 

3. Removing the Infected Pulp

The inner chamber is carefully cleaned and disinfected.
 

4. Sealing the Tooth

The cleaned canal is filled with a biocompatible material to prevent reinfection.
 

5. Final Restoration

Most root-canal-treated teeth require a crown to restore strength and function.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

  • Relieves pain and infection

  • Saves your natural tooth

  • Prevents spreading infection

  • Restores normal chewing and biting

  • Avoids extraction and tooth replacement costs

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Modern, Comfortable Treatment

Root canals have a reputation for being painful — but with today’s technology, they are typically no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. Our team focuses on gentle, efficient care to help you feel at ease throughout the procedure.

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218 - 9713 Hardin St., 

Fort McMurray AB T9H 1L2
2nd Floor Peter Pond Mall

Phone Number: 

780-791-7400

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Hours

 

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


Emergency appointments… IMMEDIATELY

 

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