A root canal is a procedure used to save a decayed or infected tooth. The entire procedure will remove the bacteria or infection and repair the tooth so that it does not get reinfected. Root canals are a safe and effective way to save a tooth and are relatively painless.

If you have severe pain when eating, lingering sensitivity to cold or hot, swollen gums, or darkening of gums this could be a sign that your tooth is infected. In order to remove the infection, your dentist will remove the center of the tooth which is known as the pulp. The center of the tooth holds the nerve, blood vessels and connective tissue of the tooth, however, it is not important to the function of a fully developed tooth.

Root canals perform an important function for your overall health:

It stops the infection from spreading to neighboring teeth
By saving the tooth, it eliminates the problems that missing teeth can cause-for both the appearance and function of your smile.
Infected teeth that are left untreated can cause overall health problems from heart disease to diabetes.

How Does a Root Canal Work

The dentist will first administer a local anesthetic to numb the tooth. A small opening will then be made in the crown of the tooth. Dental instruments will be used to clean the pulp from inside the tooth and root canals. Once the area is cleaned, it will be filled with a biocompatible material called gutta percha and sealed closed. A tooth that has had a root canal may have had extensive decay and become weakened. Your dentist will determine if a crown or another restoration is necessary to prevent the tooth from fracture.

At Today’s Dental Comfort, we perform root canals on patients in the Burton, MI and surrounding area. If you have questions about this dental treatment please call our office at (810) 736-9778 for more information.

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Dr Bundy and his staff are exceptional. I’m very pleased with the quality of care I received.

Julie Jankowski

21:25 23 Mar 23

Had a procedure done today. Dr Bundy made sure I was comfortable before starting. Always professional and friendly. Very outgoing.

Michael Yehle

21:17 23 Mar 23

Dr.Rosenbrook is an excellent dentist.He gives super gentle shots. He is very thoughtful and curtious to his patient, me. He provides a flat screen for the patient to view animals during the procedure which is very nice. I am happy that I have a GOOD dentist now. Thank you for excellent service.

Sue Mince

03:14 21 Mar 23

Getting implants done. Dr. Bundy and Dr. Rosenbook are both amazing Dentists.Dr. Rosenbrook did the numbing and pulling of my teeth,plus placed the implants.I barely felt a thing ,except that old stubborn side of my gums that took a moment to get completely numb,but other than that it went extremely well.i must say Dr. Rosenbrook is fantastic at what he does,hes very calm,laid back, gentle,and explains well throughout the process!!!! I thought I would be in pain for days,but only the first post op day was challenging, after that it was more soreness,but tolerable.Cant wait to get my teeth placed,because I'm in need of some good food🤣

Rosie Ellison

19:38 19 Mar 23

Always a pleasure to go see Dr. Bundy and his staff at Today’s Dental Comfort. I literally cannot say enough good things about his practice. I am a long time, patient, and now live over an hour away, but it is totally worth the drive.

Mary Ochalek

23:05 16 Mar 23

Mandi was very kind and knowledgeable, she made my kids feel very comfortable and treated them like they were her own.

23:19 15 Mar 23

Always consistent follow through to be certain customers are satisfied…

Bill Hudson

23:33 14 Mar 23

Today was my first visit , it went great ! My 88 yr. old mom has been a patient here for a year or two. They're fantastic with her , so I'm familiar with the Dr and his staff . I'm happy to have him as my dentist 😬 💙 dental work coming up and I'm not worried .Update : I have had a couple appointments now and today March 14th, I had my root canal and crown . Dr. Rosenbrook is phenomenal, he did not hurt me at all and having a bad experience a few years ago, he has made me feel like he TRULY CARES ! He has offered me Lil breaks in this lengthy procedure due to my TMJ , he was checking on me periodically and letting me know the first procedure was almost done , his assistant was kind and caring and does such a good job ,she works well with him . This whole staff is just exceptional. I can't say enough good things about them .I'm grateful and blessed to have them .

Sandy La mar

23:29 14 Mar 23

Was extremely impressed fast friendly one best dentist visit I’ve ever had thanks this is my new dentist now please give them a try

J. MONEY

21:34 14 Mar 23

Today’s Dental Comfort delivers consistently great quality care.

Karen Sundwick

21:04 14 Mar 23

No crazy wait, friendly staff and very clear. Made sure I understood what I can do myself and my options procedure wise as well. It’s been a while since I’ve been able to get to a dentist and there was no shaming, just an other forward.

Micah Geliske

12:47 14 Mar 23

Dr. Bundy replaced a lost filling on the outside of a tooth and the repair was absolutly pain free and looks so much like the rest of the tooth I can't even tell it's there. Great job.