
Root Canals
Keep Your Tooth Intact

Save Your Tooth With Root Canals in Portland
- Relieve discomfort caused by infection or inflammation
- Protect surrounding teeth and gums from further damage or spread of infection
- Preserve your natural tooth structure and avoid unnecessary extraction
- Support long-term oral and systemic health through conservative treatment
- Restore strength and function with a crown designed to last
Schedule an appointment. Our conservative approach prioritizes comfort, preservation, and long-term wellness.
Experience Whole-Health-Focused Root Canal Therapy

If you feel anxious about your visit, you can receive inhaled sedation (laughing gas) or oral conscious sedation for a sense of calm throughout your root canal treatment.
Here's how root canal therapy works at Bridgetown Dental:
- Dr. Kaady gently accesses the inside of the tooth to remove infected or inflamed tissue.
- The canal is cleaned and disinfected to eliminate harmful bacteria and microbes.
- The inner tooth is reshaped, filled with a protective material, and sealed.
- A temporary or permanent seal is placed. Usually, a crown is fitted to fully restore strength and structure.
Once treatment is complete, your pain is gone and your natural tooth stays in place. You'll enjoy a healthy bite for years to come. Schedule your appointment for root canals in Portland. Don't let tooth pain disrupt your health or your life.
Common Questions About Root Canals
Why have a root canal?
A root canal allows you to preserve a natural tooth that's been affected by deep decay, inflammation, or infection in the pulp. Rather than removing the tooth, Dr. Kaady gently removes the source of the problem, disinfects the area, and seals the tooth to restore its strength and function. This conservative approach helps you avoid more complex issues like shifting teeth, jawbone loss, or additional infection.
Are root canals painful?
Modern techniques make the root canal procedure surprisingly comfortable. Most patients say it feels similar to getting a filling. Dr. Kaady uses a gentle touch and local anesthetic to ensure the area is fully numb before treatment begins. For added peace of mind, we also offer dental sedation to help you feel relaxed throughout the process. Root canal therapy is designed to relieve pain, not cause it.
What does a root canal do?
A root canal removes infection or inflammation from the soft inner portion of the tooth, known as the pulp, so your natural tooth can be preserved. Dr. Kaady carefully accesses the pulp through the top of the tooth. Then he removes the damaged tissue, disinfects the area, and shapes and seals the canals. This treatment relieves pain, protects surrounding teeth from infection, and restores your ability to chew and function comfortably.