A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Floss Dental Care, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
Excellent dental care. Needed a root canal and was one of the few good experiences going to the dentist. Would highly recommend.
Dr. Ryann is the absolute BEST! I always feel confident that she is going to give me the care and attention that I need. I had to get a root canal done, and she took the time to walk me through all of... Read More
Dr. Maloney is amazing. During the initial exam I was told I needed 1 tooth pulled and 2 root canals. She drilled into one of the teeth she previously thought I needed a root canal for and cleared o... Read More
Excellent dental care. Needed a root canal and was one of the few good experiences going to the dentist. Would highly recommend.
Dr. Ryann is the absolute BEST! I always feel confident that she is going to give me the care and attention that I need. I had to get a root canal done, and she took the time to walk me through all of my options, financially! 10/10 would recommend her to any of my friends.
Dr. Maloney is amazing. During the initial exam I was told I needed 1 tooth pulled and 2 root canals. She drilled into one of the teeth she previously thought I needed a root canal for and cleared out the decay. She said she would be able to fill the tooth instead and save me some money. What dentist does that!! She saved me sooo much money just by taking a closer look. The staff and assistants are also amazing, and the assistants remember your name. I don't want to go anywhere else, best dentist-hygienist team I've ever had.