Root canals can be an anxiety-inducing procedure. Trust our experience team of dentists at Luna Dental in Winston-Salem, NC to provide comfortable, professional care. Call or book an appointment online today to learn more.
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In a root canal procedure, our experienced dental team carefully removes the infected or inflamed pulp from within the tooth, thoroughly cleans and disinfects the area, and fills and seals it to prevent future infections. This treatment not only relieves pain but also preserves your natural tooth, ensuring the integrity and function of your smile.
A root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to save a natural tooth that is infected or severely damaged. During a root canal, the dentist removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside the pulp chamber, including damaged connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves affected by deep decay or infection.
The inside of the tooth is then cleaned, disinfected, and sealed with a filling to stop bacteria from returning. In many cases, a custom crown is placed over the treated tooth to restore strength and function, helping patients keep the same tooth instead of needing an extraction.
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A root canal is a dental procedure intended to eliminate oral discomfort and restore an infected tooth. A skilled dentist at Luna Dental eliminates bacteria and dead or dying tissue from inside your tooth when it becomes severely infected. Doing so eliminates pain and preserves the tooth.
Roots and tissue inside your teeth can become infected by bacteria as a result of injury or a cavity that’s left untreated. If you don’t get to a dentist in time, the infected tissue can reach the pulp, or root, of your tooth. A severely infected tooth can lead to tooth loss.
If you have an infected tooth, you might experience a significant amount of discomfort. Infected tooth symptoms can include:
Call Luna Dental right away if you experience any of these symptoms.
Typically, a highly skilled dentist at Luna Dental takes care of an infected tooth in one or two visits. You could first require X-rays so your dentist can judge the magnitude of damage an infected tooth has caused.
Your dentist numbs the affected region with a local anesthetic to make sure you don’t feel pain during the procedure. Occasionally, your dentist puts a dental dam – a little piece of rubber – on your tooth to preserve its cleanliness and protect it from bacteria during the procedure.
Once your tooth is anesthetized, your dentist:
Call Luna Dental today or book a consultation online if you have signs or symptoms of a tooth infection, to find out if you’re a good candidate for a root canal.
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