Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is recommended when there is an inflammation or infection in the roots of your tooth. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth could become infected resulting in an abscess.

Delaying root canal treatment could result in the loss of the tooth, spread of the infection to other teeth, and spread the infection to the face and neck.

Root canal is a simple procedure that involves removing the nerve and pulp inside the tooth, and then cleaning, disinfecting, shaping and sealing the root canal. Later, a crown is placed on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After restoration, the tooth continues to function normally.

Save Your Teeth And Get Relief From Toothache With Root Canal Therapy

A traditional root canal treatment can be painful but what if there was a way to do it without any pain at all? Laser root canal procedures are completely painless and can be performed in one visit or two visits if a follow-up is needed.

The cost of a laser root canal procedure can vary from patient to patient, depending on:

• The position of the tooth in the mouth

• The number of nerves in your tooth

• The curvature of the roots in your teeth

• Whether a follow-up visit is required

• Whether the infection has spread since the first checkup

Laser Root Canal Treatment

Root canal therapy is a procedure used to treat a tooth with an infected or damaged pulp. The pulp is the soft, living tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes infected or damaged, it can cause severe pain and swelling.

The Root Canal Procedure:

1. Access: The dentist drills a small hole in the top of the tooth to access the infected pulp.

2. Removal: The infected or damaged pulp is removed from the root canals.

3. Cleaning and Disinfection: The root canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to remove any remaining bacteria.

4. Filling: The root canals are filled with a biocompatible material, such as gutta-percha, to prevent infection.

5. Restoration: A crown or filling is placed over the tooth to protect it and restore its function.

Reasons for Root Canal Therapy:

• Deep Cavities: Untreated cavities can lead to infections that reach the pulp.

• Trauma: A severe blow to the tooth can damage the pulp.

• Cracks or Fractures: Cracks or fractures in the tooth can expose the pulp to bacteria.

• Previous Dental Work: Poorly done dental work can lead to pulp infections.

Benefits of Root Canal Therapy:

• Save the Tooth: Root canal therapy can save a natural tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

• Relieve Pain: It can relieve severe tooth pain caused by an infected pulp.

• Improve Function: A restored tooth can improve your ability to chew and bite properly.

• Enhance Aesthetics: A crown or filling can restore the tooth's appearance.

If you are experiencing tooth pain or have other symptoms of a pulp infection, consult our dentist to discuss root canal therapy.

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