Dacula, Ga. – October 30, 2026 -- A root canal can remove infected tissue and keep your natural tooth, but only if enough healthy structure remains to support a lasting restoration, according to a HelloNation article featuring Dr. Carey Norton of Dacula Family Dentistry.

Removing infection is only half the decision

After a root canal, a tooth commonly needs a filling or dental crown. Enough solid tooth structure must remain above and below the gumline to hold that restoration in place.