Terminate Your Miserable Toothache
If you have an untreated dental infection, it may lead to irreparable damage to the tooth and its eventual loss. That’s why the team at Northampton Dental Specialists Group offers painless root canal treatments that can quickly end agonizing toothaches and preserve troubled teeth for many years. Although many people are quite apprehensive about root canal treatment, there is actually nothing to fear about it. The goal of root canal treatment is to help you preserve your natural tooth and relieve any pain that you are experiencing by addressing the issue at its source – decay and infection.
Why Choose Northampton Dental Specialists Group for Root Canal Treatment?
- Experienced and Compassionate Dental Team
- End Dental Pain and Prevent Tooth Loss
- Comforting Sedation Treatments Available
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
An infection caused by tooth decay will normally develop very slowly, but it will eventually reach the pulp found inside the tooth if it goes untreated for too long. A loose filling or crown or a cracked or broken tooth may leave a patient more vulnerable to this type of infection. If you need a root canal, you may notice symptoms such as:
- Severe, throbbing toothache
- Swelling around the afflicted tooth
- The tooth becoming discolored
- Discomfort when chewing
Root canals address these infections by removing the compromised pulp from the tooth and sanitizing, filling, and sealing its inner chamber. After the tooth receives an appropriate restoration such as a dental crown, it may be able to function normally for many years if it receives excellent care.
The Root Canal Process
You will only receive a root canal after our dentist determines that it is the best way to preserve your oral health. The process begins with administering a local anesthetic to numb the treated area. When you are ready, our dentist will access the tooth’s inner chamber and root system and use specialized tools to remove the infected pulp tissue. Then, our dentist will sanitize the inner chamber, fill it with a substance called gutta percha, and seal its enamel to prevent further infections. You will probably receive a temporary crown and be scheduled for another appointment to receive a permanent restoration. Once you have recovered after the placement of your final crown, you should be ready to use the treated tooth normally.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
While there are many tall tales about the unpleasantness of root canals being spread around, this reputation is unwarranted. These treatments are actually painless procedures with mild recovery periods that are far preferable to the ongoing pain of a miserable toothache. A few of the benefits root canal treatment can provide include:
- Preventing tooth loss and the jawbone atrophy it causes.
- Crowns restore the appearance and function of the treated teeth.
- Preventing future dental damage and infections.
- Treated teeth requiring only the same oral hygiene regimen and regular dental checkups as untreated ones to stay in great shape for many years.
