Root Canal
What’s great about a root canal? It can save an otherwise doomed tooth and put a stop to your pain, all with one relatively quick procedure. If you need a root canal, Albany Dental Group can help.
Why Do I Need a Root Canal?
Root canal treatment is recommended for teeth with advanced decay. In particular, we’re talking about decay that has reached the vulnerable inner pulp of the tooth, making extraction a very real possibility.
You may have heard a horror story or seen friends shudder at the mere mention of a root canal. They’re really not so bad, and it’s a straightforward procedure. Our endodontist performs many each week at Albany Dental Group.
When we look at dental procedures in terms of what they can prevent, we typically see a much rosier picture. Getting the root canal you need can stop or prevent:
Further decay
Extraction
Pain
Necrosis
Implant and crown
Bone loss
What is a Root Canal?
Root canal treatment is recommended for teeth with advanced decay. In particular, we’re talking about decay that has reached the vulnerable inner pulp of the tooth, making extraction a very real possibility.
You may have heard a horror story or seen friends shudder at the mere mention of a root canal. They’re really not so bad, and it’s a straightforward procedure. Our endodontist performs many each week at Albany Dental Group.
When we look at dental procedures in terms of what they can prevent, we typically see a much rosier picture. Getting the root canal you need can stop or prevent:
Further decay
Extraction
Pain
Necrosis
Implant and crown
Bone loss
Does a Root Canal Hurt?
Root canals sure do have a terrible reputation. The truth is, they’re not as bad as they’re made out to be for several reasons:
We will of course provide local anesthesia. You will not feel pain while the endodontist is working.
We also offer sedation for patients who want it.
If you’ve been experiencing a toothache, a root canal represents the end of that pain.
Soreness after a root canal procedure can be easily managed with over-the-counter or prescription pain medications.
Overall, you won’t experience very much, or any, pain associated with your root canal. We’ve got it down to a science!