Sharp pain when you bite down, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, or a tooth that’s suddenly darkened – these are the kinds of symptoms that usually point to a problem inside the tooth, not just on its surface. The first step is figuring out exactly what’s going on before anyone touches a drill.
How We Diagnose It
Using digital X-rays – and 3D CBCT imaging when a case needs a closer look – we can see whether the nerve inside your tooth is infected or damaged, how far it’s progressed, and whether a root canal is actually the right call or whether something else explains the pain.
Why We Refer This Out
Root canal treatment is a specialty procedure, and we believe it’s best done by an endodontist who performs them every day, with the specialized equipment and microscopic precision that specialty demands. When you need one, we handle the diagnosis, explain exactly what we found, and coordinate directly with a trusted endodontist so you’re not left figuring out the next step on your own.
You’ll never be handed a referral and left to sort it out. We stay involved – confirming the diagnosis, making the connection, and following up once treatment is done to plan the crown or restoration that comes after.
In Pain Right Now?
If you’re dealing with tooth pain today, don’t wait on it. See our emergency care page → or call us at 702-734-0776 and we’ll get you in as quickly as we can.