When a patient is in pain, or has an infected tooth nerve, I often recommend root canal therapy as a way to treat existing or avoid future pain. An infected tooth can be very painful, so during the procedure I will first anesthetize the tooth and the surrounding area. I then remove the infection, clean the tooth canal, and fill the space with a safe, heat-activated plastic material that will help prevent reinfection.
After the root canal, it is common to feel minor discomfort because of inflammation around the tooth. This should only last a few days, and I will make sure you have the most effective pain reliever necessary.
One of the most important factors in how long a root canal-treated tooth will last is the quality of the dental restoration on top of the tooth. So, it is important to complete follow-up visits to place a crown or a filling over the root canal, so that bacteria doesn't once again enter into the canal.
I'm looking forward to helping you be more comfortable and restoring a beautiful tooth.
Doctor Willis
After the root canal, it is common to feel minor discomfort because of inflammation around the tooth. This should only last a few days, and I will make sure you have the most effective pain reliever necessary.
One of the most important factors in how long a root canal-treated tooth will last is the quality of the dental restoration on top of the tooth. So, it is important to complete follow-up visits to place a crown or a filling over the root canal, so that bacteria doesn't once again enter into the canal.
I'm looking forward to helping you be more comfortable and restoring a beautiful tooth.
Doctor Willis
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