Endodontic Treatment
Root Canal
Treatment
Treatment used to save a tooth that is broken, decayed or became infected
Understanding Root Canal Treatment
Root canal procedure consists of removing and cleaning the nerve and pulp tissues from the canals inside the tooth before sealing them. Without treatment, the tooth may becomes infected and an abscess may form causing pain in the area.
What Happens During a Root Canal Procedure?
No need to be worried about the root canal procedure, it is used to treat damaged or diseased tooth.
Each year many teeth are saved with root canal procedures to relieve pain and making teeth healthy.
Before the root canal procedure we make sure that the tooth being treated with the root canal is numb therefore root canal isn't more painful than a dental procedure such filling.
You Need a Root Canal If:
After the Root Canal
Immediate Recovery
- • Most likely you will be numb for 2 to 3 hours
- • Avoid chewing or eating till the anesthesia is gone
Pain Management & Follow-Up
- • Pain medications such as acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen may be taken to relieve you from the post-op discomfort
- • The root canal treated tooth may need further procedures such as post and core or a crown
Need Emergency Dental Care?
Contact our emergency dentist for immediate tooth pain relief