A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed and can save damaged teeth from extraction and prevent further intervention in the future. If left untreated, damaged teeth can lead to pain and infection, as well as serious health concerns like heart attack and stroke. At West Peaks Dental Suite, we are here to help! With experienced, caring dentists committed to your oral health, trust West Peaks Dental Suite to help with all your root canal needs.
A root canal is a dental treatment that is performed to save an infected tooth from extraction when the soft inner tissue (called the pulp) becomes exposed or infected. This can happen because of injury, infection, or because of a crack in its shell that leads to failure of the outer layer. An infected tooth can cause considerable pain from the pressure on the sensitive areas around it. If not treated quickly enough, an infected tooth may result in an abscess or even tooth loss.
Visiting our office regularly for dental check-ups is vital to ensuring healthy teeth. In situations where you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, please get in touch with our professional staff as quickly as possible. For any urgent concerns, we are always ready to assist you!
Root canal therapy is an effective treatment for infection that can save a tooth from extraction – it eliminates the tooth infection, which results in the elimination of the associated pain and sensitivity. Treating an infected tooth can also help you restore the health, appearance, and function of a damaged tooth.
Before any root canal treatment, your dentist will examine you to determine if root canal therapy is the best course of treatment. Once they have determined that you need to undergo the procedure, a personalized treatment plan will be created to specifically address your tooth condition. Root canal treatment begins with administering a local anesthetic to the tooth and surrounding area to ensure that you remain pain free and comfortable throughout the procedure. Your tooth will then be thoroughly cleaned to remove any bacteria and injection, and the nerve chamber will be sterilized. To seal the nerve chamber, a special filling material will be used. A customized porcelain crown is often recommended to give it a better appearance, durability, and protection; the crown strengthens the tooth, preventing bacteria from leaking back into the interior and potentially leading to infection.
If you are experiencing any kind of tooth pain and think that you might benefit from a root canal, or you have any questions or concerns about the root canal procedure, contact West Peaks Dental Suite at (403) 281-4264 and we will be happy to assist you!
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