Do you have a painful, sensitive, and discolored tooth? This could indicate an infected dental pulp. In the past, this would have meant that your tooth should be extracted. However, we can resolve the infection today and save your tooth with root canal treatment. At Esquire Dental Centres, we are excited to provide expert root canal services in Pickering, Ontario. Visit Drs. Mark and Amir Awadalla to reclaim your healthy, pain-free smile with root canal treatment.
Why do I need a root canal?
Understanding the tooth’s anatomy is essential to establishing the need for a root canal. The hard, outermost layer of the tooth is called the enamel. Underneath the enamel is the dentin, and further within that is the pulp chamber that houses nerves and the blood supply.
The pulp chamber is particularly susceptible to bacterial infection when a patient has a deep cavity, injury, or fracture. Once infected, the nerves become highly sensitive to temperature and pressure, resulting in extreme pain. The infection can also travel to the gums, causing pus-filled abscesses. Without a root canal, your tooth may need extraction to protect oral health.
Root canal therapy eliminates infection from the tooth and seals the area so bacteria cannot re-enter. After the root canal is completed, we’ll cover the tooth with a crown to help strengthen it and make it resistant to the forces of biting and chewing. Your treated tooth can last several years with good upkeep.
Do root canals hurt?
Root canal therapy is often misunderstood, but the truth is that it is virtually painless. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area so you won’t feel discomfort during treatment.
Contrary to common myths, root canals do not cause pain. Any pain you may experience before and after the procedure is usually caused by the infection or inflammation in the tooth itself. Treating it with a root canal relieves pain, restoring comfort and preserving your natural tooth.
What are the benefits of root canals?
Considering root canal therapy in Pickering, Ontario? Here are the benefits you can expect:
- Pain relief: One of the tell-tale symptoms of an infected tooth is excruciating tooth pain, especially when biting into food. A root canal removes the inflamed pulp, providing significant pain relief.
- Prevents widespread infections: Your Pickering root canal dentist removes deep-set infections, which protects the surrounding structures.
- Saves your tooth: A root canal allows you to keep your natural tooth intact. Preserving your teeth preserves your jawbone integrity and oral function.
- It’s cost-effective: A root canal is a budget-friendly alternative to tooth extraction and replacement procedures, such as implants or bridges.
- Restores functionality: A root canal-treated tooth allows you to eat and speak without pain or sensitivity.
We love your natural smile as much as you do. Our Pickering dental office always prioritizes saving your tooth with root canal therapy. We’ll only recommend extraction if it’s the only viable option.
Do you need a root canal?
Root canals can be avoided with good oral hygiene and routine dental visits. However, if you suspect the need for a root canal, don’t delay. Please call our Pickering office at 905 250-1605. You can also call our offices in North York at 416 223-7869 and in Scarborough at 416 203-1434. Esquire Dental Centres is here to ensure you maintain your natural smile.
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