Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy Root canal therapy becomes necessary when a tooth's root chamber becomes infected by decay. Extensive tooth decay or an injury can cause serious damage and infection to the nerves and vessels in the dental pulp, making root canal therapy necessary to save the tooth.


The Root Canal Procedure

Root canal therapy usually entails one to three visits. During the first visit, a small hole is drilled through the top of the tooth and into the inner chamber. Diseased tissue is removed, the inner chamber cleansed and disinfected, and the tiny canals reshaped. The cleansed chamber and canals are filled with an elastic material and medication designed to prevent infection. If necessary, the drilled hole is temporarily filled until a permanent seal is made with a all-porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns are durable, long-lasting, and provide a superior aesthetic result.

Most patients who have root canal experience little or no discomfort or pain, and enjoy a restored tooth that can last almost as long as its healthy original.


Candidates for Root Canal Therapy

Severe tooth decay, as well as injury that has causes infection in the bone, can create the need for root canal therapy. If you have experienced the following symptoms, you may be a candidate for root canal therapy:

• Sensitivity to hot or cold foods
• Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting
• Sensitivity to tapping or pressure on the tooth
• Toothache that wakes you up in the middle of the night
• A pimple on your gum that may release pus or blood
• Radiating pain from one area of the mouth to another

Comfortable Root Canal Therapy

At our practice, we offer sedation dentistry as a way to keep your dental visit painless and stress-free. If you need root canal therapy, don't wait. Contact our practice today to schedule an appointment.