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Root Canal Treatment in Ooltewah, TN
A root canal clears out your tooth’s infection and stops the pain at its source, so you keep your natural tooth. Most anterior root canals finish in a single visit.
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Root Canals Made Simple
Inside every tooth sits a soft core called the pulp, and when decay or a crack lets bacteria reach it, an infection sets in. Dr. Bouz clears out the infected pulp, cleans and seals the tooth, and explains each step as he goes, so you leave with the pain gone and your natural tooth still in place.
Relief That Lasts
A root canal treats the infection at its source instead of just masking the pain, so once you’re finished, the toothache stays gone for good.
Keeps Your Natural Tooth
Removing an infected tooth means losing it for good. A root canal clears out the infection and seals the tooth, so you keep your natural tooth and your bite stays intact.
Comfort Built Into Every Step
Dr. Bouz numbs the area and confirms you’re fully numb before starting. Laughing gas is available if you feel anxious, and if you tell him it hurts or ask him to stop, he does.
Financing & Insurance
Making It Work Financially
We accept most major insurance plans, so call or email to verify your coverage. For patients without insurance, Dental Prime Membership covers two annual exams, two cleanings, and routine X-rays for $375 a year, plus 15% off any restorative work. Financing through CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Alphaeon is available for larger treatment costs.
How to Know You Might Need a Root Canal
An infected tooth doesn’t always announce itself right away. Watch for:
- A toothache that won’t quit, often the first sign of an infected tooth
- Sharp pain when you bite down, a sign the infection has reached the nerve
- Hot or cold sensitivity that lingers longer than it should
- Swelling near a tooth or a tooth that has darkened
- Decay or infection found on a routine X-ray, before you notice any symptoms at all
Why Treating an Infected Tooth Early Matters
Leaving an infected tooth untreated affects more than just that tooth. Over time, it can:
- Keep your toothache going instead of stopping it at the source
- Let the infection spread beyond that one tooth
- Take away the support your jawbone gets from a healthy tooth root
- Cause your other teeth to shift to fill the gap if the tooth is lost
- Cost you the natural tooth you could have kept in place
What to Expect During Your Root Canal
Exam and X-Ray Review
Dr. Bouz shows you your X-ray and explains what he sees and recommends, in plain language, before doing anything.
Comfort First
Dr. Bouz numbs the area and confirms you’re fully numb before starting. Laughing gas is available if you feel anxious. If you tell him it hurts, he believes you, and if you tell him to stop, he stops.
Removing the Infection
Dr. Bouz removes the infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth, clearing out what’s causing your pain and stopping the infection from spreading further.
Sealing the Tooth
Once the inside of the tooth is clean and shaped, Dr. Bouz seals it to keep bacteria out and protect the tooth from future infection.
Restoring Your Tooth
Most anterior root canals finish in a single visit. If your tooth needs a crown for extra protection long term, Dr. Bouz lets you know before you leave.
Why Birch Tree
Why Patients Come Back
FAQ
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Find Us in Ooltewah
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Just off the main corridor near McKee Foods Bakery and Southern Adventist University. Free parking right outside, and we're easy to find whether you're coming from Cambridge Square or the surrounding neighborhoods.
- Monday8AM - 5PM
- Tuesday8AM - 5PM
- Wednesday8AM - 5PM
- Thursday8AM - 5PM
- Friday8AM - 1PM*
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
*Every other Friday. Emergency line available outside business hours.
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Dr. Bouz sees patients of all ages, accepts most major insurance, and offers same-day emergency appointments. Give us a call.