Stop the Pain and Save Your Smile with Root Canal Treatment

Deep cavities, cracks, and repeated dental procedures can expose tooth pulp to harmful bacteria. When the pulp is infected, you’ll know it because of the numerous unpleasant symptoms.

Some include.

• Piercing pain when biting into something
• Extreme sensitivity to cold and hot drinks
• Tooth discoloration as the nerves and blood vessels die off
• Swollen jaws and face
• Pimple-like swelling near the infected tooth
• Foul taste/breathe no matter how well you clean your teeth

Saving natural teeth is our business, and root canals are one of the most effective treatments for doing so. A root canal allows us to treat and save a tooth that’s damaged, decayed, or infected without needing an extraction.

Root canal treatments have come a long way in recent years, and they’re now virtually painless, thanks to modern advancements in dental technology and anesthetics. Contrary to some misconceptions, root canals do not cause illness or systemic health issues. Instead, they remove harmful bacteria and infection from the inside of the tooth, which benefits your health.

Here’s what you can expect from your procedure.

• Consultation: The dentist will examine your tooth with dental X-rays to determine the extent of tooth infection. We’ll analyze the results and determine whether a root canal is the best treatment.
• Preparation: The dentist will numb your gums with powerful anesthetics to ensure you don’t feel pain during the treatment. Once you are at ease, we’ll use a rubber dam to keep your tooth dry and contamination-free.
• Pulp removal: The dentist will make a small hole in your tooth’s crown. Using this access hole, the dentist will flush out the infected tissues. Then, we’ll thoroughly clean your tooth to ensure all the infection is gone.
• Filling and sealing: The dentist will reshape the root canals and fill them with gutta-percha, a rubber-like material that seals your tooth from future bacterial invasions. Next, we’ll seal the access hole with a temporary filling.
• Restoration: After your root canal, the dentist will strengthen your treated tooth with a dental crown, restoring its function and natural appearance. Once fully restored, your root canal-treated tooth will function like any other tooth and can last many years with proper care. The dental crown provides structural support and protects the tooth from future damage, allowing you to chew, smile, and speak comfortably.