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Root Canal
Root Canal
Why might I need a root canal?
A root canal might be necessary if you have a serious infection or inflammation inside your tooth. Each of your teeth has a soft inner core called the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. If an infection sets into the pulp, it can become inflamed and cause a severe toothache.
Infection can result from a traumatic injury, tiny cracks or chips in the tooth’s surface that let bacteria in, or, in some cases, repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of an infection that might require a root canal include:
- Pain when chewing
- Lasting sensitivity to heat, cold, or sweetness
- Swollen gums
- Dark, discolored gum tissue
- Pimples on your gums
Infection in the pulp often causes a toothache because of the nerves it contains, but some people don’t experience severe pain. Nevertheless, it’s best to treat the problem before the infection spreads and causes further damage.
What happens when I have a root canal?
Using modern tools and techniques, a root canal is far less of an ordeal than you might imagine. Your dentist at Solomon Family Dentistry applies a powerful numbing gel or injects an anesthetic into your gum, so you don’t feel any pain.
Next, they drill a hole in the top of your tooth so they can access the pulp. Using special dental tools, your dentist extracts the pulp and thoroughly cleans the space in your tooth. That is a vital stage of the procedure, as leaving behind even a microscopic amount of infected tissue could cause a new infection.
When the space in your tooth is completely clean, your dentist fills it and seals the tooth. You might benefit from having a crown following a root canal to restore the tooth’s strength. When the anesthetic wears off, you may feel a little sore, but you can easily manage any discomfort using over-the-counter pain medication.
What are the alternatives to a root canal?
The thought of having a root canal is one many people worry about and avoid even when they need it. However, the root canal procedure has improved significantly over the years and is now relatively simple. While you could have an extraction instead, it offers no benefits in comparison to a root canal.
To arrange a consultation and discuss the best treatment for your tooth problems, call Solomon Family Dentistry or book an appointment online today.
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At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.
We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.
#SOLOMONADVANTAGE
- Quality care
- Accessible care
- Affordable care
At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.
We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.
#SOLOMONADVANTAGE
- Quality care
- Accessible care
- Affordable care
At Solomon Family Dentistry, accessible, quality, and affordable care are our top priority. We value affordability and the ability to be in-network with over 197+ insurances. Being open 6 days a week and late hours with easily accessible locations, we want to make the process as easy and accommodating as possible for you and your family.
We continuously learn, improve, and pride ourselves on having the best dental equipment and strategies for your little ones. You will notice our comfortable chairs and find that we are prepared with the most proven treatment strategies. At Solomon Kids, we allow for the children to demonstrate to us what they can tolerate in the chair, and we are always happy to work around their needs and ability to get the best dental work done.
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