Help stop the pain and save your tooth. Dr. Alex helps relieve the pain, keeps your natural tooth, and talks you through every step.
Dr. Alex Hradek at Premier Dental of Granville in Granville, Ohio, performs root canal treatment to relieve tooth pain caused by infection and to save the natural tooth. Most patients say it feels similar to getting a filling, and most treated teeth receive a crown afterward for strength.
Why patients near Granville choose Dr. Alex Hradek
- Saving teeth comes first: keeping your natural tooth protects your bite and the teeth around it.
- Clear explanations: you’ll know what’s happening and why before treatment starts.
- Comfort-focused restorative care: numbing, breaks when you need them, and a plan for long-term durability.
- Evidence-based approach: treatment guided by current research and American Dental Association standards.
What to expect
- Exam and X-ray. Dr. Alex finds the source of the pain.
- Treatment. The infected inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
- Protection. Most teeth get a crown afterward to stay strong.
Common questions
- Does a root canal hurt? Most patients say it feels like a filling. It’s the infection that hurts, and treatment relieves it.
- Why not just pull the tooth? Keeping your own tooth is usually better for chewing and for the teeth around it.
- What if I wait? Infections don’t heal on their own and can spread. Call us if you have pain or swelling.
Don’t wait out tooth pain. Call to request Dr. Alex specifically for a root canal.
