Root Canal Treatment In Danville

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges. Symptoms of the infection are generally acute dental pain or sensitivity to hot, cold, or percussion. If you experience any of these symptoms, we will most likely recommend root canal therapy to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed, and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.

What is a root canal?

A root canal is a procedure that involves removing the damaged pulp (or nerve) of a tooth and filling the canal of the tooth’s root with replacement biocompatible material. The procedure is performed in multiple stages; first, an opening is made in the tooth, and the canals are cleaned by removing the infected tissue. Once the interior of the tooth is cleaned out, the canals are filled with a permanent material, and the opening is sealed. Root canals are included in the category of dentistry called endodontics.

Advantages of root canals:

Saves the natural tooth
Looks natural
Able to bite normally
Able to chew efficiently
Protects other teeth from wear and tear

Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a painful treatment. However, root canal treatments can often be completed with minimal discomfort. The pain comes from the infection of your tooth, and this treatment will help alleviate the pain.