Did your dentist suggest that you need to have root canal therapy? Actually, it’s getting a root canal treatment is not that bad and many patient’s teeth have been saved thanks to this procedure.

Root canal is not a complicated procedure and it will be able to rid yourself of the dental pain and save your teeth. Most patients normally need this treatment when they experience inflammation or infection in the teeth. In a Root Canal Treatment (RCT), an endodontist will meticulously get rid of the tooth pulp from within, disinfect, cleanses, configures the root canal, and puts filling to the empty space then seals it.

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RCT can be used to treat various oral health issues such as dead or dying nerves, cracked, or an uneven tooth that is already dead. It can also be used as a repeat treatment after an unsuccessful RCT. In some cases, endodontists may need to remove the teeth or nerves. The decision to get this procedure depends on you and the suggestion of your dental experts after they have listened to your concerns.

This procedure will need a couple of visits. During your second visit, the specialist will check how everything is going and whether or not additional work may be needed. Specialists who are confident with the treatment may not need a temporary filling and proceed with installing a permanent filling directly. In this case, the recovery period is not that long.

Tooth Decay Under Crowns.

Early Symptoms which Might Require Root Canal

  • Toothache – that is not going away with home remedies
  • Infection
  • Swelling
  • Extreme sensitivity to cold as well as hot.

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What Now?

If your current symptoms match the list above, call us for a free consultation. Explain on the call about your symptoms and if you can visit the office right away. If you are in pain, we put priority on your care.

When you come to visit for an appointment, we will examine the tooth and x-rays of the teeth to diagnose the problem. Depending on the cause, an RCT may be suggested or a completely different less invasive procedure may be the best route.

Only a dentist will be able to answer your question with 100% surity: “Do I need a root canal?”. Our dentists also offer other Endodontics services.

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