Modern Root Canals: Minimizing Discomfort and Maximizing Success

Modern Root Canals: Minimizing Discomfort and Maximizing Success

Many people fear root canals. They envision the process as a lengthy and painful treatment. This is completely different from a modern root canal! These are mild, beneficial, and can shield your oral tooth. Don't worry if you ever have to get a modern root canal. We will make you feel at ease, and we will ensure that your experience is a pleasurable one.

What is a Modern Root Canal?

On the inside of your tooth is a soft tissue called pulp. This pulp can become infected or damaged and modern root canal treatment is the only way in which an individual has this problem. The pulp in turn will be removed by the dentist, cleaned as best as possible, and then sealed. This halts the infection and spares your tooth from removal.

Reasons for Modern Root Canals

Many things can damage the pulp within your tooth. Such issues may include deep decay (cavity), repeat work on the tooth, cracks, or trauma to a tooth. If you experience severe pain in the tooth, sensitivity to hot or cold beverages, and swelling there might be pimples on your gums then probably this is a condition that needs a root canal.

How a Modern Root Canal is Performed

How much have root canals advanced the way that they are done now compared to in older times? The technological advances in methods mean that things have now taken a turn for the better. Here is a quick note on modern root canals: Below are the basics you should expect with most modern root canals today.

  1. Exam and X-ray: Your dentist will examine the affected tooth in detail/by itself with a mirror as well as take X-rays to see exactly where your teeth have been hurt most severely or which areas are prone to infection etc.
  2. Digital Anesthesia: Your dentist will numb the area around the tooth so you feel no pain during treatment.
  3. Opening the Pulp Cavity: Your dentist will drill a hole in your tooth to reach the pulp.
  4. Extracting the Pulp: Your dentist will carefully take out all of the infected or damaged pulp with special tools.
  5. Cleaning and Shaping: The pulp is removed, and the area inside of the tooth where it used to be is cleaned and shaped so it will not contain any bacteria.
  6. Filling the Tooth Temporary: The tooth is filled with temporary filling material to protect it until a permanent crown can be manufactured

Recovery after a Modern Root Canal

There is often mild post-procedure discomfort or sensitivity, but this can normally be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Following your dentist's orders with aftercare is a key step. This means no hard foods and regular brushing, as well as flossing.

Success Rate of Modern Root Canals

While a controversial topic in dentistry, modern root canals have an exceedingly high success rate generally over 90%. It also means your tooth can be saved and that you do not have to undergo an extraction. If you take care of a tooth that has had modern root canal treatment it can last a lifetime in most cases.

Relief from Dental Anxiety

We know that getting dental treatment can make some folks anxious. At SmileBreeze Dentistry, we use and offer several choices that are essential to help you relax while in our clinic one of them being sedation dentistry. And, of course, we have a compassionate and welcoming staff that will make you feel at ease with the process.

SmileBreeze Dentistry is a child-friendly dental home. During their visit, we do everything possible to ensure children feel as comfortable and safe. We also provide limited services to children in the form of fluoride and sealants for cavity prevention.

Benefits of Saving Your Natural Tooth

Whenever possible, it is always best to preserve your natural tooth. That’s where a root canal comes in. These implants keep your face from sinking in and folds of skin and flesh to form around the gap where you're missing a natural tooth.

Do not allow a fear of root canals to prevent you from getting the treatment you require. Modern root canals are an almost pain-free and very effective way to keep your natural tooth. At SmileBreeze Dentistry, we strive to offer superior care in a relaxing and comforting atmosphere.

SmileBreeze Dentistry – Your Partner for a Healthy Smile

SmileBreeze dentists always care about your smile, from preventative services such as checkups and cleanings to the treatment of cosmetic or orthodontic features, we have something for everyone. With state-of-the-art technology and utilizing best practices to ensure you receive optimal care.

We believe everybody deserves to have a healthy smile at SmileBreeze Dentistry. Our prices for dental care are reasonable and we accept most medical insurance. We even feature a flexible schedule and easy-to-reach location, that suits your lifestyle. SmileBreeze Dentistry takes pride in our commitment to provide comprehensive and integrative quality dental care. We believe you will be quite satisfied with our services. Reach out to us today and book your appointment.

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