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 Aspire Dental & Implants, 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.
This is the place to go if you’re afraid of the dentist and want good, painless care! I went to this dentistry after not going to the dentist since 5th grade-I’m 24! My online scheduling got mess... Read More
Dr:Walker and team was very professional and very kind .
Professional and painless. Highly recomenned.
This is the place to go if you’re afraid of the dentist and want good, painless care! I went to this dentistry after not going to the dentist since 5th grade-I’m 24! My online scheduling got messed up in the system and my appointment wasn’t scheduled but they got me in anyway! I came in needing an emergency root canal, as it was also badly infected and causing a lot of pain. They did the root canal the same day! They monitored my numbness and made sure I never felt a thing. They also had a wonderful staff that gave me all the information about the billing with my insurance and payment options. He was very kind. I left there having literally no pain even after all that drilling and haven’t had any since. The dentist himself also was very meticulous about making sure he carved my tooth to fit the cap just right. I will continue going here! I’m almost excited about going back.
