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what is A root canal?
It begins with tooth decay
Tooth decay can extend down into the pulp causing the pulp to become infected.
Pulp is a collection of blood vessels in the center of your tooth that feed and build the surrounding tooth. When you experience tooth trauma, decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures, the pulp can become infected.
And ends with a root canal
An infected pulp will cause pain and can also result in an abscessed tooth when infection and swelling develops in the tissues around or beneath the tooth. When the pulp becomes infected or the tooth becomes abscessed, it is necessary to perform a root canal.
Do you need a Root Canal?
If you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, you may need a root canal:
- Persistent Pain in tooth, jaw, face, bone
- Tooth discoloration (gray or black)
- Sensitivity to Hot or Cold (sharp pain or dull ache)
- Cracked or Chipped Tooth
- Swelling or Gum Tenderness near painful tooth
- Bump-like pimples near painful tooth
- Tooth movement
Root Canal Therapy
Designed to remove nerves from the infected pulp of a tooth, root canal therapy eliminates infection and pain while also reducing the chance of future infection.
Over 14 million root canals are performed every year to save natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.
What To Expect
A root canal usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. The damaged pulp is removed, and the root canal system is meticulously and thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Because we typically use local anesthesia, most patients can drive home and return to their normal routine immediately after their visit.
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