Root Canals in Winnipeg

Root canal treatments can help preserve your teeth, eliminate pain, and prevent complications from infected teeth. At Shine Dental, we provide root canal treatments in an environment designed to reduce anxiety, with techniques that will limit discomfort. These are not the root canal treatments of the past; this is a comfortable, effective, proven way to improve your oral health and help you keep your natural teeth. 

What Is A Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment cleans infected or damaged pulp from the inside of a tooth’s canals and seals those canals to prevent further infection. Root canal treatments are used to save badly damaged or infected teeth. 

How Root Canal Therapy Works

First, your dentist will evaluate the health of your tooth; if the pulp is not infected or damaged, the tooth will be restored without the need for a root canal treatment. Should infected or damaged pulp be found, your dentist will remove the infected pulp, clean and disinfect the root canal, and seal the canal. In many cases, a crown will be applied once the treatment is completed to preserve the integrity of the tooth; especially in the case of back teeth.

Signs You May Need A Root Canal Treatment

You may need a root canal treatment if:

  • You have persistent tooth pain

  • There is swelling or a boil on your gums

  • Your tooth is darker in colour than the surrounding teeth

  • There is pain when you chew or touch the tooth

  • Your adult tooth has become loose

  • Your jaw is swollen because of the infection

Most importantly, you’ll know that you need a root canal treatment if your dentist tells you that you do. A root canal can help save a tooth; they are often a safer, more effective, and less costly alternative to pulling a damaged tooth and replacing it with an implant.

Common Symptoms Of Infected Tooth Pulp

Infected tooth pulp can be treated with a root canal. In addition to the symptoms above, infected pulp may present the following symptoms:

  • Sensitivity to hot and cold

  • Bad breath

  • Swelling

  • Fever

Why Choose Shine Dental For Your Root Canal Treatment In Winnipeg?

At Shine Dental, we believe in dentistry done differently. We know that, all too often, patients have anxiety or discomfort when faced with a trip to the dentist. Our staff are all trained to help our patients feel their best before, during, and after their appointments. We’ve designed all of our dental offices to be spa-like; serene, comforting, and welcoming.

We treat all of our patients with care, compassion, and confidence. Founded in Winnipeg over 20 years ago, our dentists have performed more root canals than we can count; you’re in capable, caring hands. 

Root Canal Services We Offer

We can perform root canal treatments on any tooth if we believe the treatment will save the tooth: 

Molar Root Canals

Molar root canal treatments are somewhat more complex; they are further in the back of the mouth, have multiple canals, and they are often under significantly more pressure than other teeth. We perform molar root canals; we also offer crowns to stabilize and to ensure the longevity of the molar after the root canal procedure. 

Root Canal Retreatment & Removal

When a root canal-treated tooth continues to develop infections, we can reopen the canal, retreat the tooth by removing infected pulp and cleaning the canal, and reseal it. Should retreatment prove impossible, we can extract the infected tooth, then provide options for replacing it, including implants or bridges. 

Root Canal & Crown Restoration

Root canal-treated teeth may require crowns once the root canal is completed. This is most common on molars, which are under more pressure than other teeth, or on teeth with significant decay or damage. We can add a crown to your tooth once the root canal is completed. 

What To Expect During Your Root Canal Procedure

1. Consultation & X-Rays

Every root canal procedure begins with a thorough consultation and diagnostics, including X-rays, to determine if a root canal treatment is the appropriate procedure to improve your oral health.

2. Pulp Removal & Canal Cleaning

Our team will gently numb your mouth; from there, your dentist will then make an opening in the tooth to gain access to the root canals. Small tools are used to clean the infected pulp from the canals and shape the canals for sealing. 

3. Tooth Sealing

The canals are filled with a material, often gutta-percha. This material is attached to the tooth using an adhesive cement to seal off the root canals. After this, a filling is placed to close the opening that was created.

4. Optional Crown Placement

Many root canals end with your dentist placing the crown on your tooth to strengthen it and restore functionality. In other cases, dental fillings may be all a tooth needs. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals

  • The root canal treatments of today are nothing like the ones you might have heard about in times past. Thanks to numbing medicines, more advanced tools, and better techniques for care, root canal treatments are not typically painful. Some discomfort may occur after the procedure, but that discomfort is typically manageable with over-the-counter pain medication.goes here

  • With proper treatment, proper care after the root canal, and a crown when appropriate, a root canal treatment can last a lifetime.


  • The cost of a root canal in Winnipeg varies depending on the tooth being treated, whether or not a crown is needed, and the severity of the damage or infection. Schedule an appointment with us, and we’ll give you a detailed estimate of the cost of a root canal!ext goes here

  • Dental insurance plans differ, but most dental insurance plans, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), cover some of the cost of root canal treatments. Our team can conduct an insurance check on your behalf to tell you how much your policy will cover! 


Book A Root Canal Consultation In Winnipeg Today

You deserve to live pain-free, with excellent oral health. Shine Dental can help. Visit us today for a root canal consultation; we’ll determine if a root canal treatment is right for you.