Root canal therapy is designed to save and restore teeth that are infected or severely damaged. It involves the removal of infected pulp tissue, then a thorough cleaning and sealing of the tooth to prevent further infection. It is a common, non-invasive endodontic treatment offered at most dental offices, including ours.
When Is Root Canal Therapy Necessary?
- Severe Toothache: Persistent, intense toothache, often worsened by chewing or applying pressure.
- Tooth Sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
- Swollen Gums: Swelling, tenderness or a pimple-like bump on the gums near the affected tooth.
- Darkened Tooth: Discoloration or darkening of the tooth.
The Root Canal Therapy Process:
- Diagnostic Evaluation: Dr. Jai Kolliboyana check your oral health, often using X-rays, to determine the extent of the infection.
- Local Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is administered to numb the treatment area, ensuring a pain-free procedure.
- Pulp Removal: The infected or damaged pulp tissue is carefully removed from the tooth’s interior.
- Cleaning and Shaping: The tooth’s interior is cleaned, disinfected and shaped to receive a filling.
- Filling and Sealing: The cleaned space is filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to prevent reinfection.
- Restoration: A crown or other restoration may be placed to strengthen the tooth’s structure.
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy:
- Pain Relief: Provides relief from severe toothache and discomfort.
- Tooth Preservation: Saves a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.
- Prevents Infection Spread: Halts the spread of infection to neighboring teeth and gums.
Call Our Office
If you require this essential treatment or have questions about root canal therapy in Round Rock, Texas, please contact Mayfield Ranch Dental at 512-956-5656. Schedule a consultation with our dentists and team and let us help you achieve a pain-free and healthy smile.
