Root Canal Treatment is a Fast and Safe Way to Preserve Natural Teeth
Do you have a severely damaged or infected tooth that needs more than a crown or filling? Magnolia Park Dental can save your tooth from extraction with root canal therapy. Gently administered by Dr. Brady Camp, root canal treatment (RCT) removes the infected tissues and restores your tooth to look and function like other teeth. Thanks to modern pain management techniques such as anesthetics and sedation dentistry, root canals in Coppell, Texas, are no more painful than a dental filling, just longer.
How do I know I need a root canal?
Only a dentist can tell you need a root canal after examining your tooth with digital X-rays. However, you can watch out for telltale signs of an infected tooth and seek relevant dental care before it’s too late.
The signs of a root canal include:
- Severe pain while biting
- Tooth sensitivity, especially to cold and hot substances
- Tender or swollen gums
- Darkening of the tooth
- A pimple-like swelling on your gums
- Facial swelling
Although a root canal can save your tooth, it must be performed within a limited time frame to be effective. Delaying treatment allows the infection to spread further, potentially compromising the tooth beyond repair. Addressing the issue promptly alleviates pain, prevents further damage, and increases the likelihood of preserving your natural tooth.
What should I expect from my root canal treatment?
We’ll start your treatment by examining it with digital X-rays. Dental imaging allows us to determine the extent of damage and devise the best treatment approach. If your tooth is viable for root canal therapy, the dentist will numb your tooth precisely with local anesthetics to eliminate pain during treatment. However, patients anxious about the procedure can consider sedation dentistry for a stress-free dental experience.
Once at ease, your ro
ot canal treatment involves the following steps.
- Tooth isolation: We’ll isolate your tooth with a rubber dam to keep it dry and prevent unwanted materials or small dental instruments from being accidentally ingested.
- Cleaning the tooth: The only way to access your pulp chamber is by creating an access hole in your tooth. The dentist uses this tiny hole to remove the diseased pulp chamber before cleaning the area to remove all traces of harmful bacteria.
- Sealing the tooth: The dentist uses small files to reshape the root canals before filling the ‘hollowed canals’ with gutta-percha. This latex-like material seals your tooth to prevent future bacterial infiltrations.
- Tooth restoration: The dentist will seal the access hole with a temporary filling while you wait for a permanent dental crown. Your treated tooth will look and function like natural teeth, if not better. With proper maintenance, it can also last a lifetime.
- Aftercare: We’ll give you post-op instructions immediately after treatment to ensure a seamless recovery. We’ll also provide ongoing care to ensure your treated tooth lasts many years.
Several appointments may be needed to complete your root canal. However, we strive to minimize time in the chair with each visit, and we’ll do everything possible to make your experience pleasant.
Do you need root canal treatment?
With cutting-edge technology and light touch techniques, root canals are as convenient and comfortable as dental fillings. Do you suspect a tooth infection in Coppell, TX? Call (972) 573-4600 to schedule a consultation with Magnolia Park Dental.
