Save Your Tooth with Expert Root Canal Treatment

What is Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat infected or damaged tooth pulp. The soft tissue inside the tooth is called dental pulp. It is made up of neurons, fibers, and blood vessels.

Deep tooth decay is the most frequent cause of pulp damage, leading to inflammation and internal infection. An infected root canal can also result from gum disease, trauma, fissures, excessive wear, and leaky fillings. Through root canal therapy, the infection in the pulp and surrounding tissues is eradicated.

The unpleasant nature of a root canal treatment has earned it a bad reputation. This is a widespread misperception, though, as the damaged pulp — not the treatment — causes the discomfort.

When Do You Need a Root Canal?

A root canal is typically performed when a tooth is so severely decayed or damaged that the only alternative to root canal therapy (endodontics) is tooth extraction. In those cases, a root canal is the last hope to save the tooth. A tooth that has been injured, badly chipped, or is suffering from extensive decay can cause an infection in the pulp and nerve chamber.

This infection can create a number of symptoms, including extreme levels of pain, sensitivity, difficulty chewing, gum inflammation, a discolored look to the tooth, and/or an abscess in the tissues surrounding the tooth. With that in mind, an infected tooth may not present any overt symptoms, which is why regular dental checkups to identify underlying problems are so important.

Benefits of a Root Canal Treatment

In addition to reducing tooth infection symptoms, a root canal has the following benefits:

• Keep your tooth healthy: A severely decayed tooth may spread infection to other healthy teeth and be irrevocably ruined, requiring extraction. By restoring the tooth, root canal therapy can prevent its complete loss.

• Restore your chewing ability: When you have an infected root canal, it can be challenging to eat and chew. There are moments when the pain is so excruciating that you lose your appetite. After a root canal, you can resume your normal dietary routine.

• Save you money: Compared to extracting a tooth and replacing it with a denture, bridge, or implant, this procedure is significantly less costly. This therapy is even covered by many dental insurance plans.

• Maintain your complete smile: After a root canal, you can get back your healthy smile.

The Root Canal Treatment Procedure

Root canal therapy is designed to address the symptoms of an infected tooth and sterilize the area. This treatment removes the pulp, disinfects the nerve chamber, and cleans out the tooth to remove bacteria.

After filling material is applied to seal the nerves, a custom-designed porcelain crown is then affixed to the tooth to reinforce its structure, give it protection against further harm, and enhance its appearance. For many patients, a local anesthetic is all that’s necessary to minimize discomfort during root canal therapy; however, sedation dentistry techniques can often be utilized for patients who would like to ensure they are as relaxed as possible during treatment.

Comfortable and Effective Endodontic Care

If you are experiencing the symptoms of a damaged or infected tooth, contact Vaccaro Aesthetic and Family Dentistry immediately for a root canal treatment in Green Village, NJ. We have a team of dental experts that can help restore your healthy smile. We put your comfort and oral health first so don’t put off taking care of your teeth.

If you have questions about periodontal care or dental treatments available at our practice, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Vaccaro Aesthetic & Family Dentistry today.