Preserve Your Natural Teeth
Thanks to advances in technology, root canals are more comfortable and successful than ever before.
Don’t Let Pain Keep You From Smiling
Tooth pain can be alarming, but it's meant to warn you that something's not right.
Years ago, the mere thought of a root canal would cause people more anguish than the toothache they were experiencing. However now, advances in digital imaging, materials, and techniques make the procedure about as quick and safe as a filling.
Inside every tooth are bundles of blood vessels and nerves that provide nourishment for the tooth. These bundles are often referred to as pulp. A deep cavity or fracture can give bacteria access to the pulp. If left untreated, an infection can form that causes pain and swelling and can even compromise the health of surrounding teeth and bone.
Having a root canal saves the natural tooth and helps avoid an extraction or implant. The tooth can then be treated like any other natural tooth and often lasts just as long.
A quick, low risk procedure
Root canals treat dying nerves caused by a crack or fracture in the tooth, trauma to the nerve, a deep cavity, or several restorations to the same tooth over a period of time. During a root canal, your dentist will remove the dying nerve, disinfect the area, and refill the tooth with a rubber-like material.
Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing for the gentle removal of the inflamed nerve inside the tooth. It can take one or two visits for a successful root canal. This is depending on a few factors such as the severity of the infection and how accessible the canals are. An appointment may be scheduled to place a permanent filling or crown on the top of the tooth, protecting it and creating a beautiful, natural look.
Benefits of a Root Canal
Prevention.
Receiving a root canal when the issue first presents itself can prevent the infection in the tooth from spreading to your other teeth and jaw.
Composure.
Function.
Unlike extractions, which may leave gaps in your teeth, root canals allow you to bite and chew easily.