Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment Root Canal Treatment in Plantation, FL Gentle, Precise & Pain-Free

Worried about a root canal? Most patients tell us it was nothing like they expected. At Westside Dental Center, Dr. Uttma Dham uses advanced laser technology and precise 3D imaging to make root canal treatment in Plantation comfortable, efficient, and genuinely stress-free.

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What Is a Root Canal? What Is a Root Canal - And Why Do People Fear It for No Reason?

A root canal is a procedure that removes infected or damaged tissue from inside your tooth — the pulp — to stop the infection from spreading and to save the tooth itself. Without it, the infection gets worse, the pain increases, and eventually you may lose the tooth entirely.

At Westside Dental Center, Dr. Dham performs root canal treatment using a Fotona laser and cone beam CT (CBCT) imaging, which means more accuracy, less tissue disruption, and a faster recovery than traditional approaches. For most patients, the procedure takes a single appointment and the discomfort afterward is manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.

In short: a root canal doesn't cause pain. It relieves it.

What Is a Root Canal - And Why Do People Fear It for No Reason?

Our Approach Root Canal Treatment at Westside Dental Center — A Different Kind of Experience

Most dental offices perform root canals the traditional way: with mechanical files, manual irrigation, and a lot of time in the chair. We do things differently — and our patients notice.

The Procedure — Step by Step What Actually Happens During a Root Canal at Westside Dental Center

We believe informed patients are calmer patients. So here's exactly what you can expect when you come in for root canal treatment with Dr. Dham.

How We Make Root Canals Different

Laser disinfection, 3D imaging, sedation options, and often a single visit.

Fotona Laser Dentistry

We use the Fotona laser to disinfect the root canal with a level of precision that mechanical cleaning can't match. Less invasive, faster healing, and significantly more comfortable than traditional methods.

CT 3D Imaging

Before we begin, Dr. Dham takes a full cone beam CT scan to map the exact anatomy of your root canal system. This means no surprises during the procedure and no missed canals — a common cause of treatment failure.

Sedation Options Available

If dental anxiety is a concern, we offer sedation options to help you feel completely calm. You won't feel rushed, and you won't feel like a number. You'll feel taken care of.

Efficient, Single-Visit Treatment

In most cases, root canal therapy is completed in one appointment. We also mill custom crowns in-house using CAD/CAM technology — so if you need a crown after, we can often handle that the same day.

Step 01

We start with a thorough examination including digital X-rays and a CT scan if needed. This gives us a precise 3D view of your tooth's root structure and confirms whether a root canal is the right treatment for you.

Diagnosis & Imaging

Step 02

Before anything begins, we numb the area completely. Most patients are surprised by how little they feel. If you're nervous, let us know — we can discuss sedation options before your appointment.

Local Anesthesia

Step 03

Dr. Dham creates a small opening in the crown of the tooth and carefully removes the infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth and its root canals. This is what relieves the pain.

Removing the Infected Pulp

Step 04

The Fotona laser disinfects the canals with a level of precision mechanical cleaning cannot match — less invasive, faster healing, and more comfortable than traditional irrigation.

Laser Disinfection

Step 05

Once clean and disinfected, the canals are filled and sealed with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. A temporary or permanent filling closes the access point.

Sealing the Tooth

Step 06

In many cases, a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment will need a crown to protect it from future damage. Because we mill crowns in-house, this can often happen the same day — no temporary crown and no second visit.

Crown Placement

FAQ's Root Canal FAQs — Honest Answers to the Questions We Hear Most

With modern anaesthesia, most patients feel little to nothing during the procedure. In fact, the infection causing your toothache is far more painful than the treatment. Patients often tell us they wished they'd come in sooner.

If you've had local anaesthesia only, yes — you can drive yourself home. If you've opted for sedation, you'll need someone to drive you. We'll go over this during your consultation.

Cost depends on the tooth involved (front teeth have fewer canals than molars), the complexity of the case, and whether a crown is needed. We provide full, transparent pricing before any treatment begins. We also work with a wide range of insurance plans. Call us and we'll verify your coverage before your visit.

We do treat children at Westside Dental Center. The approach for baby teeth vs. adult teeth differs slightly, and Dr. Dham will walk you through exactly what your child needs and why.

At Westside Dental Center, most root canal treatments are completed in a single appointment. If you need a crown afterward, our in-house milling means we can often do that the same day too.

In most cases, yes. Saving your natural tooth is better for your bite, your bone health, and your overall oral function. Tooth replacement options like implants are excellent — but preserving what you have is almost always the first choice.

Leaving a tooth infection untreated allows it to spread — to surrounding teeth, the jawbone, and in serious cases, to other parts of the body. It also causes increasing pain. Don't wait. If something feels wrong, call us.

Root Canal FAQs — Honest Answers to the Questions We Hear Most

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