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A gloved hand holding a cross-section tooth model showing the pulp and root canals, with endodontic files on a tray below

Service

Root canal treatment in Barrie.

When the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected or inflamed, a root canal removes the source of the pain and saves the tooth. With modern anaesthetic, most patients say it feels like having a filling.

Good for

  • Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
  • Throbbing pain or swelling near a tooth
  • A deep cavity or cracked tooth
  • Keeping your natural tooth instead of removing it

What to expect

  1. Diagnosis

    We examine the tooth and take an X-ray to confirm a root canal is the right treatment.

  2. Treatment

    The tooth is numbed, cleaned out and sealed, usually in one or two visits.

  3. Restoration

    Most treated back teeth then get a crown, which protects them for years to come.

Protecting the tooth with a crown

A crown covers the whole tooth, so it can handle normal chewing again. Crowns are also used for cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth, and to cap dental implants.

Common questions

All FAQs
Does a root canal hurt?

The tooth is fully numbed during treatment. It may feel tender for a few days afterwards, which over-the-counter pain relief usually manages.

Is it better to just pull the tooth?

Keeping your own tooth is usually the better long-term choice. A missing tooth can shift your bite and is more costly to replace.

Are crowns noticeable?

Tooth-coloured crowns are matched to your neighbouring teeth, so most people can’t tell.

Ready when you are

Don't wait on a tooth that's bothering you.

Tell us it hurts when you call and we'll fit you in as soon as we can.

Open six daysEvery service, every open day
  • Monday: 9am – 8pm
  • Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
  • Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
  • Thursday: 9am – 8pm
  • Friday: 9am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 9am – 4pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Tip: Call when we open for the best chance of a same-day spot