Root canal treatment is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth which is intended to eliminate infection and protect the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion.
Many patients fear root canals due to the misconception that it's a painful procedure. In reality, root canal therapy doesn't cause pain; it *relieves* it. By removing the inflamed or dead nerve tissue inside your tooth, we salvage your natural tooth structures, preventing extractions and maintaining bone structure.
An untreated pulp infection spreads downward to the root tip and surrounding jawbone, forming a painful abscess. The bone holding the tooth in place begins to dissolve, eventually requiring tooth extraction. Saving a natural tooth maintains your alignment, prevents adjacent teeth from drifting, and keeps your natural biting pressure intact.
Under local anesthesia, the tooth is completely numbed. We create a tiny opening in the crown to access the canal system. Utilizing advanced electronic apex locators and rotary instruments, we clear the infected tissue, thoroughly irrigate with disinfectant, and fill the canals with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. Finally, the tooth is sealed and built up, ready for a protective crown to restore full strength.
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