Are you living with a toothache or sensitivity that won't go away? You may need root canal therapy, and the team at Eclipse Smiles is here to help.
Root canal therapy is a procedure used to treat infected or inflamed teeth, which can occur when decay has penetrated deep into the roots of your teeth. During the root canal treatment, the dentist will remove any bacteria or infection from the affected area and replace it with a filling material to strengthen the tooth.
When properly cared for, a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy can last a lifetime.
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Root canal therapy can help relieve the pain caused by an infected or damaged tooth. The procedure removes the infected pulp, which is the source of the discomfort, and your dentist will ensure you're comfortable throughout the process.
Root canal therapy helps preserve your natural tooth, allowing you to maintain your smile and avoid extraction. Keeping natural teeth is always the best option for oral health.
By saving your tooth, root canal therapy ensures you can continue to chew your food efficiently and enjoy all your favorite meals without any problems.
An untreated infected tooth can cause damage to the surrounding teeth and gums. Root canal therapy helps prevent this by addressing the infection and keeping your other teeth healthy.
Before the procedure, Glenpool dentist Dr. Chris Andrus will examine your tooth and take an X-ray to assess the extent of the damage or infection and determine if root canal therapy is the best course of action.
To ensure your comfort during the procedure, the dentist will administer a local anesthetic to numb the area around the affected tooth.
Dr. Andrus will need to access your infected tooth. The top part of your tooth (the crown) will be removed so that Dr. Andrus can get to the root of what's happening using special tools.
Dr. Andrus will thoroughly clean and disinfect the root canal to eliminate any remaining bacteria and prevent reinfection.
The dentist will fill the now-empty root canals with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha, which helps to seal and protect the canals. He will place a temporary or permanent filling in the access hole to seal the tooth and prevent contaminants from entering the root canals.
Your dentist may schedule follow-up appointments to monitor the healing process and ensure that the tooth and surrounding tissues are healthy and infection-free.
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