Endodontics / Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is essential for people who have infection of the dental pulp. Dental pulp is the soft interior part of a tooth that contains the nerves and provides teeth with nutrients. If the dental pulp is damaged or becomes infected, the root nerve of the tooth can die. If left untreated, the tooth will also die and need to be removed. Painful abscesses may also form if the damaged pulp is not properly treated, so while you may not be excited to hear you need a root canal, this therapy saves teeth from further damage and restores your dental health. That's a weight off your mind!
During endodontic treatment, your dentist will access the tooth's pulp chamber so that the damaged pulp may be removed. Anesthesia administered before this procedure ensures that a patient experiences little, if any, discomfort during treatment. We may also medicate the pulp chamber and root canal to prevent further infection. Once the infection has been eradicated, your dentist will permanently seal the treated tooth with a custom dental crown. Depending on the extent of the damage to the tooth, root canal therapy may take more than one office visit.
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