Root Canal Therapy
Dupo Root Canal Therapy and Treatment
Despite being a universally feared dental treatment, root canal therapy is a fairly painless way to save your natural tooth when the inner part, or pulp, is infected. Although there are many simple ways to restore your smile when missing a tooth, losing a tooth to tooth decay or disease is a painful and costly way to do it.
At Affordable Dental Center, our team is experienced in saving diseased teeth using root canal treatments. Our mission, apart from keeping your oral health in top standing, is to remove the stigma that root canals are much more complicated and painful than other restorative dental services, such as a filling or a tooth extraction. Here is some information about why you would need root canal therapy and what the actual procedure involves.
In Which Cases Is a Root Canal Used?
In basic terms, a root canal involves cleaning out the roots of a tooth in order to keep the tooth from rotting out. The tooth’s pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth, encased in the hard exterior of the tooth, can become infected or inflamed due to a variety of reasons:
- Deep decay
- Repeated dental procedures on the same tooth
- A chip or crack in the tooth
Whatever the reason, injury or disease to a tooth can cause the pulp to become swollen or infected, which, if left untreated, can cause the tooth to fall out. In this case, a root canal is necessary.
Do I Need a Root Canal?
There are a number of signs and symptoms you might have a problem with the inside of a tooth. The most common is pain: If you feel pain biting or chewing or a sudden sensitivity to hot or cold liquids or foods, it’s likely you have some sort of damage in your teeth. The best option, in this case, is to make a dental appointment as soon as possible, so that a team of experts can diagnose the issue and take steps to resolve it.
What Does the Process of Root Canal Therapy Entail?
During a root canal, you’ll be put under local anesthesia to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Most root canals are not very painful at all, with patients likening them to the same level of discomfort as having a filling.
The dentist will access the inside of the tooth, clean out the infected pulp and seal the entrance to the root canal. Usually, you’ll leave it like this for a few weeks before returning to the dentist who placed a protective crown on the tooth to protect it in the future.
After the procedure, you’ll regain regular tooth function almost immediately after the anesthesia wears off. You’ll be able to chew, speak, and smile pain-free due to this simple and comfortable procedure.
At Affordable Dental Center, we want to let you know that a root canal treatment is an exceedingly common dental procedure to undergo, especially if you want to save your teeth. For all your dental emergencies, don’t hesitate to give us a call and schedule an appointment. Reach out to our office by calling 618-286-4400 at your earliest convenience!