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Our goal at Bay Dental is to help you maintain your natural teeth for life. When a tooth becomes compromised and the inner pulp becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal treatment may be the ideal solution. This procedure effectively relieves discomfort, removes the source of infection, and preserves your natural tooth—often preventing the need for extraction and more extensive treatment.
The pulp—often referred to as the “root canal”—is the innermost part of your tooth and contains essential nerve tissues and blood vessels. While the outer structure of the tooth normally protects this delicate area, several conditions can still cause the pulp to become damaged or inflamed, including:
Certain symptoms may signal the need for root canal treatment, with one of the most common being heightened sensitivity to hot and cold, which can progress into a persistent toothache. In some cases, however, the pulp can deteriorate silently, without noticeable symptoms.
If pulp inflammation is left untreated, the tissue may eventually die and become infected by oral bacteria. This infection can travel down the root canals to the jawbone, potentially causing pain, bone damage, and further complications. At this stage, the tooth is often extremely sensitive to touch and chewing. Without timely treatment, the discomfort intensifies, an abscess may form, and the tooth may ultimately require extraction.
“This place is the best in vancouver!! Dr. Tu performed my root canal and I had such a good experience. I didn’t feel anything, he kept checking in with me to make sure I was alright and comfortable, even his assistant was super nice, always coming up with the suction at the right time when my mouth was full. Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, check them out!!! Best spot in vancouver. Thanks again Dr. Tu and to the rest of the team.”
“Dr. Maycher is a Amazing. He has been my Go-To-Dentist for a While. I have had Root Canals, Cavities and Half Year Check Ups Done. I like his Work Style, Staff, and Ethos. I remember the Old Days When his Practice was in The Bay.”