Root Canals

A root canal is a procedure in which the inner chambers of the tooth are cleaned and filled. This treatment can repair a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

Root canal therapy is not a popular treatment within the holistic community. Infected root canals can never be 100% sterilized, and other organs and systems can be affected from a latent infection in the root.

However, sometimes root canal therapy may be performed preventively to a tooth that is not infected. Usually, this is done when preparing a misaligned tooth for a crown, or replacing a large amalgam (mercury-containing) filling.

For ideal candidates, minimally invasive dentistry still offers options to avoid the root canal - such as Invisalign for repositioning the misaligned tooth, or safe amalgam removal protocol.

However, in the rare cases when a root canal treatment is needed, we would use mineral Calcium (hydroxyapatite) and Zirconium oxide-based materials, which are the most biocompatible root fillings today – instead of the commonly used resins and guttapecha, which are known to micro-leak due to poor affinity to the root natural structure.

Call our conveniently located Washington, DC, or Old Town Alexandria, VA, dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation or second opinion visit. Dr. Singer will assess your current level of oral health, discuss your goals for your smile, and recommend a unique and practical treatment plan specifically for you. Outside of Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, we serve Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, and surrounding areas.