Saving Your Natural Tooth
During a root canal treatment, the tooth’s pulp (the vital tissue inside) is extracted, and the cavity that results is filled with specially formulated dental materials, restoring the tooth to its full functionality. Opting for root canal therapy not only retains your natural tooth, enhancing its longevity but also safeguards the jawbone and surrounding supportive tissues. Choosing to preserve your natural tooth can prevent further discomfort and additional expenses in the future.
There are several indicators that may point to the need for root canal therapy:
- Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
- Intense pain in the tooth.
- Redness or swelling of the gums around the affected tooth.
- Discolouration of the tooth.
- The presence of a gum abscess, often appearing as a pimple.
The Root Canal Treatment Plan
A root canal treatment usually requires one or two office visits and is performed by either a dentist or an endodontist. Here is how we perform your root canal:
Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
The initial stage involves taking an x-ray of the tooth and its adjacent bone to determine the root cause of your symptoms. Your specialist might recommend antibiotics to manage infection and swelling. The discomfort from an abscess, often the primary source of pain during a root canal, stems from the pressure of the infected swelling. By diminishing this inflammation beforehand, the procedure becomes less painful as this element is eliminated.
Prepping the Tooth
Before starting the root canal, we ensure to gently anesthetize the area, numbing your gums, teeth, and surrounding tissues. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. After ensuring you are at ease, we then create an access hole in the tooth. This allows us to remove the pulp, bacteria, decayed nerve tissue, and any other debris.
Sealing the Tooth
If the abscess is particularly severe, we might place medication inside the tooth to fully eradicate any infection. Should the treatment span over multiple sessions, a temporary filling is used. You’re likely to experience some relief at this stage. The tooth is permanently sealed only after it is thoroughly cleaned and confirmed to be healthy.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Damage can occur due to deep decay, trauma, dead nerve, a loose filling or crown or a crack or chip in the tooth.
Leveraging contemporary methods and technology, coupled with a caring approach to dentistry, our skilled team of dentists and hygienists is capable of delivering root canal treatments that are virtually pain-free.
By the time it becomes apparent that a root canal is necessary, the pulp and nerve within your tooth have typically already started to deteriorate. This infected tissue cannot fully recover and is at risk of repeated infections. Therefore, extracting the pulp is the safest course of action.
Typically, a root canal treatment is completed in one or two visits to the office. Simple or less complicated cases often require approximately 30 to 60 minutes for the procedure. However, more complex cases may extend up to about 90 minutes.
The cost coverage depends on the type of insurance plan you have. Following a consultation, we can offer an estimated cost for you to submit to your insurance provider. We highly recommend prioritizing a root canal treatment. If you have any concerns or doubts, please don’t hesitate to discuss them with us.
Usually, a dental crown is necessary after a root canal on your back grinding teeth, such as molars and premolars. However, front teeth like canines and incisors may not always need a dental crown.
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