Root Canal
The purpose of performing a root canal procedure is to eliminate bacteria and infection from the root canal and to save your natural tooth.
The alternative to performing a root canal procedure is to simply extract the tooth, but this is not usually the most advisable course of action.
By saving your natural tooth, you will be able to chew better and experience the normal sensations for biting and chewing. Your natural appearance will be maintained better, and all the surrounding teeth in your mouth will be able to maintain their proper positioning.
Given the fact that patients are anesthetized during the procedure, there is no real pain or discomfort associated with a root canal procedure.
You will know that you need a root canal procedure done:
There are other indicators that might call for a root canal procedure, including extreme pain when chewing or biting.
You might also need a root canal if you have persistently swollen gums, or if your gums become darkened by deep decay.
ROOT CANALS IN OCOEE, FL
Root canals are a very common procedure in modern dentistry and are nothing like the horror stories you may have heard from the past. These days, root canal procedures can be performed with little or no discomfort to the patient whatsoever.
Experts at Dr. Maitri Patel‘s dental clinic in Ocoee, FL will be able to save your tooth in most cases by performing a root canal procedure.
There is really no more pain associated with a root canal procedure than if you were to have a filling installed.
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If you have a tooth that has become infected, it may be that a root canal procedure is your best bet for saving the tooth and limiting any damage which may have occurred.
Contact us when you think you might have an infected tooth, and we’ll be able to determine the exact extent of any damage.
We’ll also be able to apprise you of the best course of action, and if a root canal happens to be most advantageous, we can perform the procedure without any pain or discomfort to you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why would I need a root canal procedure?
A: One of the most common reasons for performing a root canal is when an infection has reached the nerves of your tooth. Other reasons include extensive decay on a specific tooth, or when a tooth has become badly cracked or damaged by a traumatic incident.
Q: Is having a root canal done a painful procedure?
A: In the past, this may have been true, but nowadays there is no more pain or discomfort involved with a root canal than if you were to have a dental filling installed.
Q: What happens during a root canal procedure?
A: The first thing will be that a small opening is made in the top of the tooth, so the pulp area can be accessed. Any diseased tissue will then be removed, all the way down to the roots of your tooth. Then the affected area will be cleaned and sealed, and a temporary filling will be applied.
Q: Are there any alternatives to having a root canal performed?
A: Yes, you can have the entire tooth extracted rather than doing the root canal. This is not usually recommended, because any time you have a missing tooth, there could be problems with other teeth in the area starting to move toward that opening.
Q: How can root canals be avoided in the future?
A: The very best way to avoid the possibility of doing root canals in the future is to adopt a program of good dental hygiene every day. Make sure to brush and floss after meals, and keep all of your scheduled dental appointments, so Dr. Maitri Patel can apprise you of any undesirable situations which may be developing.
