Our team at Sunnyside Dental Center is dedicated to restoring your mouth to its most functional state possible. When a tooth has become infected due to neglected decay or trauma, it can still be saved with advanced root canal treatment. This procedure will leave the tissues surrounding the tooth root intact, which preserves sensation and maintains bone/facial contours.
Stop the pain
There’s no need to be nervous about root canal treatments. It’s very common for teeth to suffer from cracks, severe pain, cavities or an abscess.
Medicine and technology have come a long way over the years. Which is good news for patients needing root canal treatments. These procedures are relatively quick, predictable and painless.
Predictable and painless
The comfort of our patients is always a top priority at Sunnyside Dental Center. That’s why we stay up-do-date on all the latest methods and technologies to make root canal treatments a painless procedure.
After the root canal is complete, the doctor will place a crown on the tooth to protect it and prevent any further damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure designed to remove infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth. This helps to alleviate pain and prevent further infection, ultimately saving the natural tooth.
You might need a root canal if you experience severe tooth pain, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, discoloration of a tooth, or swelling and tenderness in the gums. These symptoms often indicate an infection or damage to the tooth’s pulp.
Root canal treatment preserves your natural tooth, preventing the need for extraction. It also alleviates pain, restores normal function, and maintains your tooth’s appearanc
At Sunnyside Dental Care, root canal treatment involves:
- Examination and X-Rays: Our dentist examines the tooth and takes X-rays to assess the extent of the damage.
- Local Anesthesia: The area around the affected tooth is numbed to ensure a pain-free procedure.
- Pulp Removal: The infected or damaged pulp is removed from the tooth’s root canals.
- Cleaning and Shaping: The canals are thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and shaped.
- Filling and Sealing: The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed.
- Restoration: A crown or filling is placed to restore the tooth’s strength and function.
Root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain, not cause it. With modern techniques and anesthesia, most patients report little to no discomfort during the procedure. Any post-treatment soreness can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.
The duration of a root canal treatment depends on the complexity of the case. Typically, the procedure can be completed in one or two visits, each lasting about 60 to 90 minutes.
After the root canal treatment, it’s normal to experience some mild discomfort or sensitivity for a few days. This can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. It’s important to follow any aftercare instructions provided by our dental team to ensure proper healing.
Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly, and avoid chewing on hard foods with the treated tooth until it’s fully restored. Regular check-ups at Sunnyside Dental Care will help monitor the health of your tooth and surrounding tissues.
In rare cases, a root canal treatment might not be successful due to complex root structures or undetected cracks. If this happens, our team at Sunnyside Dental Care will discuss alternative treatments, such as retreatment or apicoectomy, to resolve the issue.
At Sunnyside Dental Care, we use state-of-the-art technology and advanced techniques to ensure effective and comfortable root canal treatments. Our experienced dental team is dedicated to providing personalized care to restore your oral health and smile.