Root Canal Therapy in Northwest Oklahoma City

Don’t Let Tooth Pain Disrupt Your Life

A root canal may sound intimidating — but in reality, it’s a straightforward procedure that relieves pain, treats infection, and preserves your natural tooth. Thanks to modern techniques and local anesthesia, root canals today feel more like getting a deep filling.

At Legacy Family Dentistry, Dr. Armin Zarkeshan performs root canal therapy with a gentle touch and a focus on your comfort. If you're experiencing pain or swelling, don’t wait — early treatment can prevent the need for extraction.

What Is Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal therapy treats the inside of a tooth when infection, inflammation, or injury reaches the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside the root). Left untreated, this can lead to:

• Severe pain or pressure
  
• Swelling and infection
  
• Tooth loss
  
• Bone damage around the root
  

The root canal process removes the infected tissue, cleans the canal, and seals the tooth — allowing it to function normally for years to come.

Signs You May Need a Root Canal

You may need a root canal if you're experiencing:

• Persistent tooth pain
  
• Sensitivity to hot or cold
  
• Pain when chewing or biting
  
• Swelling or a bump near the gums
  
• Darkening of the tooth
  
• A cracked or broken tooth
  

During your visit, we’ll perform a full evaluation with digital X-rays to determine the best treatment — whether it’s a filling, crown, or root canal therapy.

What to Expect During Your Root Canal

1. Comfort First – The tooth and surrounding area are fully numbed
   
2. Cleaning & Shaping – We remove infected pulp and clean the canals
   
3. Filling & Sealing – The space is filled and sealed to prevent reinfection
   
4. Restoration – In most cases, we’ll place a custom dental crown to protect the tooth
   

The procedure typically takes 1–2 visits and provides almost immediate relief from tooth pain.

Saving Your Tooth Is Worth It

Unlike extractions, a root canal allows you to:

• Keep your natural tooth
  
• Avoid shifting or misalignment
  
• Maintain your chewing function
  
• Prevent the need for a bridge or implant
  
• Preserve your natural smile
  

After a root canal and crown, most patients forget they even had the procedure — and enjoy years of trouble-free function.

Emergency Root Canals Available

If you’re in pain or think your tooth is infected, we offer same-day emergency care whenever possible. Prompt treatment can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth.

We serve patients across:

• The Village
  
• Quail Creek
  
• Nichols Hills
  
• Yukon
  
• Warr Acres
  
• Lake Hefner
  
• Northwest Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County
  

One Office. Total Care.

You don’t have to be referred out to a specialist. Legacy Family Dentistry provides comprehensive root canal therapy and follow-up restorative care in one trusted location. We also offer:

• Tooth-Colored Fillings for minor decay
  
• Onlays for partial coverage
  
• Tooth Extractions if the tooth can’t be saved
  
• Dental Cleanings to maintain your results long-term
  

Your comfort and long-term oral health are our top priorities.

Affordable Root Canal Options

We work with most major insurance plans to make root canal therapy as affordable as possible. For patients without insurance, we offer:

• Cherry financing — fast, flexible monthly payments
  
• CareCredit and Alphaeon
  
• Our DentalHQ Membership Plan for discounts on general and restorative care
  

We’ll explain all treatment costs upfront so there are no surprises.