At Cascade Family Smiles, we understand the importance of preserving your natural teeth and maintaining your oral health. Our dentist and team are committed to providing effective root canal therapy in a comfortable and reassuring environment. This common dental procedure is essential for saving a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay, infection or trauma, eliminating pain and restoring the tooth’s function.
Why Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is recommended when the pulp of the tooth, which contains nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged. This treatment can prevent the need for tooth extraction and alleviate symptoms such as:
- Severe toothache pain when chewing or applying pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity or pain in response to temperature extremes
- Discoloration of the tooth
- Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
- A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
What to Expect at Our Office
The process of root canal therapy at our office is focused on patient comfort and effective treatment outcomes:
- Diagnosis and Planning: Our dentist will conduct a thorough examination, including X-rays, to determine the extent of the infection or damage and plan the treatment.
- Local Anesthesia: To ensure your comfort, the area around the tooth will be numbed with local anesthesia.
- Removing the Infected Pulp: A small opening is made in the crown of the tooth to access and remove the infected or damaged pulp. The inside of the tooth is then carefully cleaned and disinfected.
- Filling and Sealing the Tooth: The cleaned canal is filled with a biocompatible material, and the opening is sealed with a temporary or permanent filling to prevent bacteria from entering.
- Restoration: Depending on the extent of the damage, the tooth may require further restoration, such as a crown, to protect and restore it to full function.
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
- Pain Relief: Root canal therapy effectively relieves the pain associated with infected or damaged tooth pulp.
- Tooth Preservation: The procedure saves the natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction and replacement with artificial alternatives.
- Prevention of Further Damage: By removing the infection, root canal therapy prevents the spread of infection to neighboring teeth and the surrounding gum tissue.
- Restored Function: After recovery, the treated tooth can function like any other tooth, allowing for normal biting force and sensation.
Begin Your Path to Relief
If you are experiencing dental pain or have been told you need a root canal, we are here to help. Contact us today at 616-975-9700 to schedule an appointment for root canal therapy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Dr. Austin Getz
616-975-9700