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, Edgewater Dental 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 Edgewater Dental.
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?
A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth.
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!