Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what is not realized is that extracting (pulling) a tooth will ultimately be more costly and cause significant problems for adjacent teeth. Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually lasts a lifetime, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.
Signs and symptoms for possible root canal therapy:
Root canal therapy can be needed for causes like decay that has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), infection or abscess that have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip, or injury to the tooth. Symptoms that can indicate the need for a root canal include:
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Severe toothache pain.
- Sometimes no symptoms are present.
- Swelling and/or tenderness.
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What does root canal therapy involve?
A root canal procedure requires one or more appointments and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist (a root canal specialist). If the decay was near the nerve of the tooth, a special medication will be applied for added protection. The composite filling will then be precisely placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function. While the tooth is numb, a rubber dam (a sheet of rubber) will be placed around the tooth to keep it dry and free of saliva. An access opening is made on top of the tooth and a series of root canal files are placed into the opening, one at a time, removing the pulp, nerve tissue, and bacteria. If tooth decay is present, it will also be removed with special dental instruments. Once the tooth is thoroughly cleaned, it will be sealed with either a permanent filling or, if additional appointments are needed, a temporary filling will be placed. At the next appointment, usually a week later, the roots and the inside cavity of the tooth will be filled and sealed with special dental materials. A filling will be placed to cover the opening on top of the tooth. In addition, all teeth that have root canal treatment should have a crown (cap) placed. This will protect the tooth and prevent it from breaking, and restore it to its full function. After treatment, your tooth may still be sensitive, but this will subside as the inflammation diminishes and the tooth has healed. You will be given care instructions after each appointment. Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your root canal treatment.
You can trust us to alleviate your dental pain that may be because of an infected or inflamed tooth pulp. Root canal West Roxbury Treatment, also known as endodontic treatment is a common dental procedure. Over 16 million root canal treatments are performed annually in America. We incorporate the latest anesthetics and the most advanced technology to perform your Root Canal Therapy Boston and surgery so that you experience as little pain as possible.
We provide a comprehensive first exam to formulate a treatment plan for you that will optimize your dental health. You can contact us today for further questions about Root canal West Roxbury.
Our main aim is to aid patients in saving their teeth. We specialize in Root Canal Therapy Boston. The term Endo is a Greek word that means within or inside. It is used since endodontists work inside the tooth. You may require a root canal if your dental pulp is infected or inflamed. Your tooth pulp can become painful due to many reasons such as old restoration, deep decay, trauma, or cracks. During your root canal treatment, we will remove your tooth’s pulp painlessly by giving anesthesia and fill the roots with a proper filling material.