Root CanalWhat A Root Canal Is?A root canal is a name for a specific procedure that we use to heal an infected tooth. Teeth first become infected with bacteria that can cause tooth decay. If you are brushing and flossing the way you should, you may be able to brush a lot of the bacteria away. However, it is also possible that if you miss a spot on your tooth, it will continue to grow. The cavity will eventually work its way into your tooth pulp, and then you will begin to feel pain. The cavity can also work its way down into your tooth root as well, which would be very painful. To help your tooth, we have to clean out the infection. We have to cut a small hole in the top of your tooth to access the tooth pulp. We clean out the infected pulp and fill the space with medicine and filler. These work to clear up the infection and protect the tooth. We then crown the tooth to keep it strong. Usually, having a root canal means that the tooth will remain infection-free. In many cases, you will be in less pain after the root canal than you were before it. That’s because your tooth will no longer be infected.  If You’re Worried About the PainOne of the biggest concerns with patients who need a root canal is pain. Root canals were far more painful in the past. However, today’s dentistry allows us to use small tools to make the root canal more precise. We can also work to alleviate pain using numerous pain management techniques. Pain management has become a lot more successful. We have techniques to deaden nerves as well as teeth and gums. This makes a root canal procedure more comfortable. Do you have a painful tooth? Do you need help? Are you trying to decide between a root canal or a dental implant? Give Queen Anne Family Dental a call at (206) 424-4450. Let us calm your fears and talk to you about your nasty tooth pain. Let us ease your fears about root canals. We can talk with you about pain management and pain management techniques. We can make sure that you are comfortable before, during or after the procedure. Give us a call or come on by. |
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