Root Canals
Saving Your Tooth, Saving Your Smile: Trust Our Experts for Comfortable and Effective Root Canal Treatment
We know that root canal treatment will not be such a pleasant subject, but mostly, it results in the most effective treatment to remove a severely decayed or infected tooth. Our team practices the latest technology and techniques with the utmost consideration to make sure your root canal procedure is made as comfortable and efficient as it can be.
The procedure is often necessary when the pulp of a tooth, which forms the innermost soft tissue in the tooth consisting of nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged due to decay or trauma. If this is not attended to, then it can continue to spread with severe pain or abscess formation and even a loss of the tooth.
What to expect from a root canal:
- Diagnosis and Consultation: We make a complete examination of our patient’s condition that, at times, requires using an X-ray for a diagnosis so as to be sure whether a root canal is necessary. The dental staff here would more than readily talk options out and be happy for you to get anxiety-free.
- Anesthesia: We are using local anesthesia on the affected region of where you’re tooth has been affected so we can comfortably undertake the procedure to you. The treatment is performed under sedation for patients fearing the treatment itself.
- Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal: Once the area is numbed, we carefully remove the infected pulp from the root canal and clean the space to prevent further infection. We also shape the canal to prepare it for sealing.
- Sealing the Tooth: This material is biocompatible, and the empty canal that has been cleaned is filled with the material to seal it off to prevent re-infection. A crown or filling is placed on top of the tooth to allow it to regain strength and functionality.
- Follow-Up Care: After the procedure, we give extensive information on how to take care of the treated tooth. We follow up with another appointment to confirm that your tooth heals well and if there’s a complication in that area.
The tooth can be saved by performing a root canal if it otherwise had to be extracted. Proper care will see the tooth work well for many years. perfection dental is committed to making the root canal process as painless and efficient as possible, allowing you to maintain your smile healthy and intact.
