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At Delgado Dental Group, we strive to help every patient maintain excellent oral health and provide precise and gentle care to make dental visits positive and stress-free experiences.
Did you know that although dental enamel is the hardest substance in the body (even harder than bone), your teeth are still vulnerable to dental disease and trauma? And sometimes, that damage can irreversibly affect or extend into the vital tissues inside each tooth. When this occurs, our dentists often recommend root canal therapy to help save a restorable tooth from extraction, prevent or resolve an infection, and help preserve your natural smile.
Remember, your teeth are much more than just the hard outer biting surfaces and the roots. Inside each root and extending into the crown is a central chamber containing connective tissue, a nerve supply, and blood vessels. Although this vital tissue, known as the dental pulp, helps a tooth grow and mature before it emerges into the mouth, it can be removed and replaced with a root canal filling material, if necessary, once the tooth has fully developed and come into place.
We typically recommend a root canal procedure to save a compromised tooth with sufficient natural tooth structure and bone support remaining to be considered restorable and serve your smile for years to come. However, if too little tooth remains or significant bone loss has occurred, we may recommend extraction and replacing the tooth with a dental implant or another dental prosthesis.
Remember, if you are experiencing dental pain, it's essential to contact our office for an evaluation and care. When left untreated, issues involving the vital tissues inside the teeth and toothaches can cause worsening problems, including severe pain and infections that can cause dangerous consequences to your oral and overall health.
Root canal therapy cleans out the damaged, necrotic, infected dental pulp, disinfects the area, and seals the tooth to prevent further infection. Thanks to local anesthesia and advances in dental technology, treatment methods, and materials, root canal therapy today is a typically comfortable procedure that alleviates toothaches and the pain associated with an infection. Plus, it offers a success rate of over 95%, making it a reliable solution for saving a damaged tooth and preventing the need for extraction.
During your root canal therapy, you will be in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Our team will ensure that you are fully numb before starting the procedure. You might feel some pressure but should not experience pain. The entire process usually takes about 60-90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case. Most patients are surprised by how easy and straightforward the procedure is.
After your root canal, you may experience mild soreness for a few days, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. It's essential to follow any aftercare instructions provided by our office, such as avoiding chewing on the treated tooth until it's fully restored. In most cases, patients can resume normal activities on the same day.
At Delgado Dental Group, we combine expert care with the latest technology to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. We value your comfort and investment in your smile and are always on hand to address any questions or concerns.
A root canal procedure is the best way to save a tooth that has been damaged by decay or injury and preserve your natural smile. The alternative is an extraction and treatment to replace the tooth. While at times a tooth is non-restorable and an extraction is the only option, when possible, it’s best to try and save your natural tooth. With proper care, a tooth with root canal therapy care can serve your smile well for many years to come.
Despite lingering myths from before the age of modern dental anesthesia and technology, having a root canal procedure today is as routine and comfortable as visiting the dentist for a filling. While the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with your tooth completely numbed, we can also discuss options in dental sedation.
Whether the symptoms of a dental infection subside after a course of antibiotics, a draining abscess provides you with some temporary pain relief, or a tooth with radiographic evidence of pathology has not yet developed symptoms, it’s essential, before an infection worsens or occurs, to have a root canal procedure performed. In this way, the tooth can be disinfected, filled, and sealed to protect your health and avoid further problems.
If you have sustained a dental injury, have a toothache, jaw pain, swelling, or are experiencing any other unusual and uncomfortable oral symptoms, contact our office immediately for care. Dental problems that have not been evaluated and treated can significantly worsen, producing more severe damage and consequences for the involved teeth, your oral health, and even your overall wellbeing. Once you get in touch with our office, our friendly and compassionate office team will get you in for care at your earliest convenience.
While some root canal procedures can be completed in one visit, others may involve 2 or 3 appointments. How long it takes depends on various factors, including active infection, the number of canals in the tooth, and the tooth’s location or anatomy.
With a success rate that exceeds 95%, root canal therapy remains the most effective procedure to save a tooth in which the inner vital tissues have been damaged. However, as with all healthcare procedures, there are a small percentage of cases where the teeth become symptomatic a second time. The good news is that many of these teeth can still be saved with root canal retreatment or a minor surgical procedure known as an apicoectomy.
The best ways to maintain a tooth with root canal therapy are to get the proper restoration required to rebuild and protect the tooth, maintain proper oral hygiene, and schedule appointments for routine dental checkups and care.
Saving a tooth with root canal therapy is a wise investment that, in the long run, is typically less costly and invasive than having the tooth extracted and replaced with a fixed bridge or implant. As far as the exact cost of care, it can vary depending on which tooth is being treated. Many dental insurance plans provide coverage for root canal therapy. At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we do our best to optimize your dental benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. Our staff answer all your questions about the cost of care and discuss all your payment options.
At the office of Delgado Dental Group, we use the latest technology and most effective methods of care to provide precise and gentle care. Our reputation for excellence is based upon a consistent record of achieving successful treatment outcomes while providing prompt, stress-free, and convenient treatment for every type of dental need.
At Delgado Dental Group, we provide skilled and compassionate care to help patients of all ages enjoy healthy, beautiful smiles.
