From the inside.
When the nerve inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal removes what's hurting from the inside — clears the canals, seals them, and protects what remains. The tooth stays. Modern anesthesia and technique make it as routine as a filling, and the relief is usually immediate.
Many cases we handle ourselves. For complex roots or re-treatments, we coordinate directly with a trusted endodontist and stay involved from start to finish — so you're never left to find the right specialist on your own.
When a root canal is the right call.
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A lingering ache that won't quit.
Pain that wakes you at night, throbs after hot or cold, or lasts long after the stimulus is gone — signs the nerve is involved.
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A deep cavity that's reached the nerve.
Treated from the inside so the tooth can be saved instead of extracted.
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A cracked tooth with internal damage.
Sealed and rebuilt so the tooth can carry on chewing without flaring up.
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Swelling, tenderness, or a darkening tooth.
Quiet signs of infection in the root — addressed early before they spread.
Questions we are often asked about root canals.
Does a root canal hurt?
A modern root canal feels much like having a filling placed. The tooth is fully numbed, the visit is unhurried, and the procedure is what relieves the pain you came in with — most patients are comfortable again within a day or two.
How much does a root canal cost in Miami Beach?
The fee depends on the tooth — front teeth have one canal, molars three or four. We give you an exact, fixed quote after the exam and X-ray, file your insurance on your behalf, and most PPO plans reimburse a meaningful share.
Can I wait, or is a root canal urgent?
An infected tooth does not heal on its own, and waiting risks swelling, abscess, and losing the tooth. If you have throbbing pain, temperature sensitivity that lingers, or swelling, call 305 · 532 · 1444 — urgent cases, including Mount Sinai staff, are seen the same day whenever possible.
Will I need a crown afterward?
Usually, for back teeth — a crown protects the treated tooth from fracture and is finished in porcelain by our ceramist to match your smile. Front teeth sometimes need only a conservative filling. We’ll tell you which applies before treatment starts.
Begin with a conversation.
Every relationship at Tillinger Dental begins with a conversation at our office, on the campus of Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. We would be glad to meet you.