Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a highly specialized dental procedure that becomes necessary when the soft inner tissue, or pulp, of the tooth becomes damaged or diseased, which can be quite painful. A root canal rids the disease from the tooth and relieves the associated pain. Endodontics is the dental specialty devoted to root canal therapy.

Aditional capabilities... but a singular focus.

While she performs these “other” procedures, Dr. Choby remains entirely focused on endodontics. She only treats teeth that need endodontic care, and she recognizes and supports the vital relationship between patient and trusted dentist. She leaves dentistry to dentists, complying with their wishes and striving to provide the very best specialty care for their patients.

Endodontics With A Special Touch

When your dentist says "root canal", you have nothing to fear. I’ll help restore your teeth and preserve your precious smile.

The Art and Science of Endodontics

There are many services and techniques used in our office to diagnose and treat damaged teeth to restore them to full and healthy use. Root canal therapy is the most frequently needed service performed in our office and involves creating an opening in the crown of the tooth and then cleaning and shaping the root canals with special instruments into a form that can easily be filled. The canals are filled with a permanent filling, and then a temporary restoration is placed in the crown. After a brief time, your general dentist will complete the final restoration of your tooth.

Other services include apical surgery when it is sometimes necessary to access the tooth’s canals at the root tip rather than through the crown. Dental implants are another service provided for teeth that cannot be saved through root canal therapy.

Our office uses the latest in technology to provide you with efficient, effective and the most comfortable care. Some of our tools include digital radiography to reduce radiation and to get the most accurate x-ray images, an endodontic microscope to increase the efficiency of the procedure, and laser technology for more comfortable adjustments to gums when needed.

Leading-edge care. Highly trained & experienced knowledge.

For root canal therapy, there are certain tasks and situations for which lasers are not effective or appropriate. Dr. Choby is extremely well trained, highly credentialed and skilled in all aspects of endodontics. With more than 15 years of experience, she is known today for her gentle touch and her unwavering commitment to top-quality care and her delivery of optimal results.

To restore your healthy smile

Most treatments are completed in one or two visits, depending on the complexity of the tooth structure and other factors. Emergency appointments are available. As a customer service, we are happy to submit to and accept most insurance plans. We accept most forms of payment for your portion of treatment costs, including cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card.

A specialty devoted to relieving your pain & saving your teeth.

What most people call "a root canal" is actually treatment of an infected tooth, which is performed by dental specialists called endodontists. The purpose of root canal therapy — and the objective of endodontists — is to save your natural tooth and relieve any associated pain.

When you need a root canal, trust the experienced, gentle and dedicated specialist in endodontic care. Call Dr. Mary Ann Choby and Laser Endodontics of Northern Virginia today: (703) 448-8433.