At Rowntree Gate Dental, we specialize in providing top-notch dental care. Our expert team performs a vital dental procedure known as endodontic treatment or root canal therapy. This procedure is meticulously carried out to address issues like infected or inflamed dental pulp, which is the delicate inner tissue of the tooth. Our approach involves skillfully removing the affected pulp, meticulously cleansing the root canals, and meticulously sealing them to thwart any future infections. Our primary goal with root canal treatment is to preserve your natural tooth while effectively relieving dental discomfort.
At Rowntree Gate Dental, we specialize in Tooth Preservation through our advanced root canal treatment. This procedure enables us to safeguard your natural tooth, even when the dental pulp is infected or injured. By rescuing your natural tooth, we eliminate the necessity for extraction and circumvent potential complications linked to tooth loss.
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Modern root canal treatment is performed using local anesthesia, so the procedure is usually no more uncomfortable than getting a dental filling. Most patients experience relief because the infected tissue causing the pain is removed.
You may need a root canal if you have persistent tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when chewing, swollen gums, a recurring gum pimple, or a darkened tooth. A dental examination and X-rays are needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Most root canal treatments are completed in 60 to 90 minutes. Simple cases may require just one visit, while more complex teeth or severe infections may need two appointments.
Whenever possible, saving your natural tooth with a root canal is usually the preferred option. Preserving your natural tooth helps maintain normal chewing, protects your jawbone, and may prevent the need for a dental implant or bridge later.
It’s common to experience mild tenderness for a few days after treatment. Most patients return to normal activities the following day. In many cases, a dental crown is recommended to strengthen and protect the treated tooth.
A properly treated and restored tooth can last many years or even a lifetime with good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups, and routine professional cleanings.
Delaying treatment can allow the infection to spread deeper into the tooth and surrounding tissues. This may lead to increased pain, swelling, an abscess, bone loss, and, in some cases, the need for tooth extraction instead of saving the tooth.
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