A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Progressive Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
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Dr.Rao is a very good doctor! She had to change a feeling in one of my front teeth and I was afraid that it might need root canal and a crown after that, but Dr. Rao worked very carefully and saved th... Read More
We starting seeing Dr. Rao after a bad experience at another local dentist. I needed a several cavities filled, a crown and a root canal after some years of neglect. She was so kind, professional and ... Read More
My dentist had retired and I hadn't yet gotten around to making an appointment for a cleaning, when a crown came loose. Progressive Dental got me in the same day, took xrays, determined I'd need a ro... Read More
Wonderful staff, very professional but also extremely nice. Have had a root canal and a few fillings done as well as basic cleanings, and they always go amazingly. Never once had an issue. Love them!
Dr.Rao is a very good doctor! She had to change a feeling in one of my front teeth and I was afraid that it might need root canal and a crown after that, but Dr. Rao worked very carefully and saved that tooth. I"m very grateful, Thank you!
We starting seeing Dr. Rao after a bad experience at another local dentist. I needed a several cavities filled, a crown and a root canal after some years of neglect. She was so kind, professional and her staff worked with me to get all my work done in a timely manner. She is never pushy and worked with me to plan all my care at a rate I was comfortable with. The pain was minimal with all my procedures and she explained everything she was doing so I knew what was going on. Now my husband and I both see her for regular follow up. The staff is so caring and kind and we both love our hygienists. I previously had so much anxiety going to the dentist but not since we found Progressive dental.
My dentist had retired and I hadn't yet gotten around to making an appointment for a cleaning, when a crown came loose. Progressive Dental got me in the same day, took xrays, determined I'd need a root canal and another crown and put a temporary crown in place, within about an hour! Staff was friendly, professional and I felt very comfortable in making the decision to make them my choice as dentist.
Wonderful staff, very professional but also extremely nice. Have had a root canal and a few fillings done as well as basic cleanings, and they always go amazingly. Never once had an issue. Love them!
