Root Canal Treatment Riverdale Park

Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal is commonly recommended when the pulp of the tooth, which is the inner layer that consists of blood vessels, nerves, and other sensitive tissues, becomes inflamed, infected, or seriously damaged. This can happen as a result of poor oral hygiene or facial trauma, and it’s usually accompanied by the following abnormal symptoms:

• A sharp, stabbing pain when biting down
• Persistent sensitivity
• Red, inflamed, or swollen gums
• A pimple-like bump on the gums
• Dark discoloration on the tooth in question

The Root Canal Process 

Root canals always begin the same way: with your emergency dentist numbing your mouth so you don’t feel any pain or discomfort in the treatment chair. Once that has set in and you’re ready to begin, we will use special instruments to access the inner chambers of the tooth, remove the pulp, sanitize the area, and refill it with a synthetic gutta-percha material. Then, we will secure a temporary dental crown over the top to protect the tooth while the permanent restoration is being made.

Once we receive your final dental crown from the artisans at the lab, we will switch out your temporary crown. Then, your tooth will be fully protected, the strength of your bite will be restored, and you’ll have a pain-free smile again!

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

Here are a few reasons why root canals are actually good news:

• Root canals have a high success rate: By removing the infected pulp and thoroughly cleaning the inner canals and pulp chamber, our team can improve the health of your tooth while making sure it remains firmly in place with the help of a custom-made dental crown.
• The results are extremely lifelike: Previously, metal restorations were used to protect treated teeth. Now, metal-free fillings and crowns are available, which come in a wide range of lifelike shades and are custom-made to look and feel natural.
• Root canals can save your tooth from extraction: Oftentimes, the only way to eliminate the infection is with a root canal or an extraction. While the latter is sometimes necessary, it does usually cost more since the tooth will need to be replaced with a dental bridge or implant.