Root canal therapy is a highly successful treatment designed to save a tooth that is severely decayed, infected, or damaged. During the procedure, the infected nerve and pulp are removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned, sealed, and protected with a crown.
Key Benefits of Root Canal Treatment
Choosing root canal treatment offers significant advantages for your overall dental wellness and aesthetic confidence. Here are some key benefits:
- Relieves severe tooth pain and pressure
- Saves your natural tooth from extraction
- Prevents the spread of infection to other teeth
- Restores normal biting force and sensation
- Protects the jawbone and facial structure
Our Treatment Process
- 1. Diagnosis with: Diagnosis with digital X-rays
- 2. Local anesthesia: Local anesthesia to ensure a pain-free procedure
- 3. Opening the: Opening the tooth and removing the infected pulp
- 4. Cleaning, shaping,: Cleaning, shaping, and sealing the root canals
- 5. Restoring the: Restoring the tooth with a temporary filling and later a permanent crown
faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Modern anesthetics make root canals no more painful than getting a routine filling. It actually relieves the pain caused by the infection.
We recommend waiting until the numbness wears off to avoid biting your tongue or cheek, and avoiding hard foods until the permanent crown is placed.
