Root Canal Therapy in Cranbrook
If you have a tooth infection, it can lead to a lot of pain and distress. When you're looking for efficient and effective pain-relieving root canal therapy treatment, you want a dentist with experience and skill. Victoria Avenue Dental can deliver the pain-relieving root canal therapy you need to save your natural teeth and get back to good oral health.
Over the years, we've worked hard to streamline our root canal therapy process to provide Cranbrook and Kimberley residents with care that quickly turns stress and pain into calm and confidence, knowing you're in skilled hands. We understand that tooth infections can be extremely painful, and we always strive to offer same-day appointments whenever possible.
Our friendly team of general dentists will be there for you every step of the way, and we're passionate about making you feel as comfortable as possible when dealing with an infected tooth. Contact our practice today and get relief from your tooth pain with our root canal therapy!
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What Is a Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment involves removing infected tooth structure from inside an affected tooth. When damage or tooth decay allow bacteria to move into the inner tooth pulp, where blood vessels, nerves, and soft tissue can be found, they can cause painful infections that are dangerous to your oral and overall health.
Our dentist will carefully examine your painful tooth and may recommend root canal therapy to relieve your pain if an infection is discovered. When we determine a root canal treatment is needed, we work quickly to stop the infection and save your natural tooth.
How Can I Tell if I Need Root Canal Therapy?
Tooth pain may come from sources other than infection. Things like damage that impacts nerves or a tooth fracture can also cause pain, along with many other situations. Discovering the underlying cause of your pain is a vital first step we always take when considering root canal therapy. Regardless of the cause, if you're experiencing severe oral discomfort, we'll do everything we can to schedule a same-day appointment to get you back to excellent oral health as quickly as possible.
Some of the signs that can indicate infection include:
- Swollen, painful gums
- Darkening of tooth enamel
- Severe tooth pain when chewing
- Increased temperature sensitivity
Our Root Canal Therapy Process
The ultimate goal of root canal therapy is removing dangerous infection and saving your natural teeth. However, treating your severe pain is often our immediate concern, and our practice aims to relieve your painful symptoms as fast as possible. After doing what we can to get you feeling better short-term, we always thoroughly investigate every option to save your tooth.
When you come in for a same-day treatment, we strive to discover the underlying cause of your pain, relieve that pain, and protect your tooth from future issues. Over the years, we have successfully treated many patients with infected teeth, and we're well-positioned to help you by tailoring our services to your particular needs. The root canal therapy process at our practice generally involves three phases of treatment:
- Consultation & Oral Exam: Our root canal therapy process begins with a consultation, where we'll talk to you about your situation, and a thorough dental exam to diagnose the cause of your pain. If we determine you require root canal therapy, we will begin the streamlined treatment of your infection to get you feeling better fast.
- Infection Removal & Treatment: Treating your tooth infection will involve accessing your inner tooth structure and removing the infected tissue from inside the tooth root. Once the infected tissue is gone, we apply antibiotics and pack your root canals with neutral, body-safe material that will protect it from future infection. Depending on how advanced the decay and infection is, some tooth structure may need to be removed. However, we will do everything we can to preserve as much natural tooth enamel as possible.
- Filling or Crown Placement: Not all teeth will be capped with a crown, and our dentist will discuss your options and goals. Whether you receive a filling or a crown, you can be assured that your tooth will be strengthened and protected by the restorative apparatus we employ.
Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
Root canal therapy often gets mischaracterized as being painful. People often fear the treatment, however, the tooth infection itself is what really hurts. Root canal therapy is what is actually responsible for relieving your pain, and our patients often report that the process is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling or crown. Furthermore, our team will thoroughly numb the affected area to make the process more comfortable, so you can focus less on being nervous about the treatment and more on feeling better.
Your Practice for Root Canal Treatment in Cranbrook
At Victoria Avenue Dental, we're committed to providing efficient root canal therapy that saves teeth and provides you with relief for your pain. We'll work closely with you to help alleviate your symptoms and take pride in the opportunity we have to provide this vital care to our patients. We'll always do everything we can to save your natural teeth and promote your long-term oral health.
Our friendly team will do everything possible to make your appointment comfortable and relaxed leading up to your procedure. Contact our practice today to schedule your tooth-saving root canal treatment and get the relief you need!
CALL US: (250) 489-4771 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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