Root Canal Treatment
Experiencing Tooth Pain? It Could Be Time for a Root Canal!
Sensitivity of a tooth or persistent pain is just the tip of the iceberg, and in some cases, a root canal will need to be done. Specializing in expert root canal therapies at Dentolite, we alleviate pain while disinfecting and preserving your natural teeth.
The best part about modern dentistry is that a root canal treatment is completely painless and just as simple as having a fill. If you suffer from an aching tooth or have been recommended to get a root canal, place your trust in our caring team to gently provide the highest quality care for the entire process.
Possible Signs You Need a Root Canal
Sometimes, infection or trauma to the tooth pulp do not produce early signs or symptoms. However, some of the warning indications for a root canal include:
- Persistent, acute toothache
- Hot and cold sensations that linger for a few hours after removal of the stimulus
- Swollen, or tender gums surrounding the affected tooth
- A darkened or discolored tooth
- A bump or raised area on the gums may suggest an abscess
- Pressure or pain when biting or touching the affected tooth
Should you be suffering from an ailment or any of the above symptoms, please do not wait to get treatment. The sooner the problem is addressed, the higher the chances of saving your tooth.
What Is a Root Canal?
Root canals are a treatment to save an infected or inflamed tooth. The inner part of the tooth comprises pulp, containing blood vessels and innervations supplied by nerves. Infection often arises from deep decay, trauma, cracks, or repetitive dental work to the pulp, resulting in agonizing pain, abscesses, or even loss of tooth without care.
Root canal therapy is a process of removing an infected pulp, cleaning and disinfecting canals inside the tooth, sealing the tooth against infection, and usually placing a crown to restore strength and function to the tooth.
The ultimate goal of root canal treatment is to retain in the mouth the tooth but to eliminate pain and infection.
1. X-Ray
The treatment starts with your dentist taking digital X-rays to determine the extent of infection and the shape of the root canals.
2. Local Anesthesia
Depending on the area to be treated, local anesthesia is injected to numb the area. Most patients said they felt no pain or very little pain.
3. Pulp Removal
A small opening is made in the tooth, and the infected pulp is carefully removed from the pulp chamber and root canals.
4. Cleaning and Shaping
Each canal gets continuously disinfected for vaccinae, debris, and it is cleaned and shaped.
5. Filling the Canals
Being empty, the canals become filled temporarily by a rubber-like substance named gutta-percha, which seals them off from any reinfection.
6. Restoring the Tooth
In most cases, placing a crown on the tooth is next after the treatment during the follow-up appointment for protection, functioning, and aesthetic restoration.
Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
With the evolution of dental technology and anesthesia, root canal treatment can now be done painlessly. Most patients claim that the operation was as comfortable as getting a dental filling. A root canal procedure, in fact, is done to relieve pain caused by infection or inflammation.
One may have some mild soreness and sensitivity to the treated area, which normally subsides after a few days and can be controlled with pain-relieving medicines available over the counter.
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Root canal therapy offers several important benefits:
Saves Your Natural Tooth
Saving your original tooth keeps benefits like a natural bite, ability to chew, and maintaining jawbone health.
Stops the Pain
By way of destroying infection at the root, root canal treatment gives much relief to toothache and sensitivity.
Restores Function
A tooth, after a root canal and crown, can become a tooth that acts like any other; well, you can bite and chew or even smile without a worry.
Prevents Further Infection
A tooth with an infected pulp is treated with root canal therapy by the removal of the pulp, cleaning of the canal, and sealing it so that bacteria are no longer allowed to enter from there into the mouth or in the blood.
Why Choose Dentolite for Root Canal Treatment?
With years of experience under our belt, we adopt a very patient-oriented approach here at Dentolite. Our highly competent and benevolent group gives the most sophisticated treatment with rotary endodontics, digital imaging, and greater magnification for utmost precision and greater efficiency.
One could easily get intimidated about dental procedures; hence, we will take the full time to explain all possible treatments to you. We will listen to any concerns you may have and ensure that you feel relaxed and at ease. Your comfort and oral health come first for us.
