Root Canal Treatments provided at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are an effective way to treat teeth that have been damaged or infected. A root canal is a procedure in which the infected pulp and nerve of a tooth are removed, the area is disinfected and then sealed with a crown or filling. The process can help to save the tooth from further damage or infection as well as providing relief from pain.
Root canal treatments are often recommended when a tooth has become infected due to deep decay, trauma, or other causes. The procedure involves removing the infected pulp and nerve of a tooth along with any debris that may have accumulated in it. Once this is done, the area is cleaned and sealed off with either a crown or filling to protect it from further damage or infection.
Good candidates for root canal treatments at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are those with: deep decay, trauma to the tooth, or teeth that have become infected due to any type of dental issue. If these issues are caught early and treated promptly, a successful root canal treatment can help to save the tooth and keep it healthy for years to come.
The process of a root canal treatment is performed by skilled dentists at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. First, the dentist will take an X-ray of the tooth to determine if it requires a root canal treatment or not. If so, then they will numb the area and begin removing any infected pulp and debris from the tooth with specialized dental instruments. Then, the area is cleaned and disinfected before it is sealed off with either a crown or filling to protect it from further damage or infection.
Root canal treatments provided at Family & Cosmetic Dentistry are an effective way to treat teeth that have become infected or damaged due to deep decay, trauma, or other causes. The process involves removing the infected pulp and nerve of a tooth, cleaning the area, and sealing it off with either a crown or filling. Good candidates for this treatment are those who have deep decay, trauma to the tooth, or teeth that have become infected due to any type of dental issue. This procedure can help to save the tooth from further damage or infection as well as providing relief from pain.
A typical root canal treatment can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half depending on the complexity of the procedure.
The root canal procedure itself is not usually painful, as the area will be numbed prior to the start of treatment. However, you may experience some discomfort during and after the procedure due to the nature of the work being done.
Yes, it is typically recommended that a crown be placed over the tooth after a root canal treatment is completed. This helps to protect the tooth from further damage or infection, as well as ensuring its longevity. Crowns can also improve the appearance of your smile.