Discover the Benefits of Painless Root Canal Therapy at Ballston Dental Care
Are any teeth painful when chewing or sensitive to hot and cold drinks? Or perhaps your jaw is swollen, and your tooth appears discolored? These are signs of an infected tooth. Ballston Dental Care in Arlington, Virginia, understands that nothing quite beats your natural teeth. Our root canal treatment relieves pain and saves your tooth from extraction. Unlike what you’ve read or heard about root canals, the procedure is virtually painless, thanks to modern pain management techniques.
When do I need a root canal?
We suggest a root canal when the pulp chamber is damaged or infected. This can happen due to severe tooth decay, deep cracks, or failed dental work. Infected teeth cause all sorts of problems, including excruciating tooth pain, sensitivity to thermal stimulations, swollen gums, and tooth discoloration.
When the pulp chamber is infected, antibiotics or your body’s immune system can’t reverse the infection. In such a case, you need a root canal to remove the deep infection by flushing out the diseased pulp chamber.
Don’t worry! Even if your tooth pulp is removed due to infection or damage, your fully matured tooth can continue functioning normally. The pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, is essential during tooth development. Once your tooth is fully grown, it can survive without it. The surrounding tissues support the tooth, allowing it to stay strong and functional.
How does the process of root canal treatment work?
Your treatment starts with a comprehensive exam to establish the extent of tooth damage and the need for a root canal. If so, we’ll precisely numb your gums with local anesthetics to ensure a pain-free dental experience. Once comfortable, Dr. Matney isolates your tooth with a rubber dam to keep it dry. Next, he will create an access hole in your tooth and use specialized instruments to remove the diseased tissues from the canals.
Then, we’ll thoroughly clean the tooth until all the infection is gone. Dr. Matney will file and reshape the canals before filling the tooth with a rubber-like material to prevent future infections. He will fill the access hole with a tooth filling as you wait for a permanent dental crown. Your treated tooth looks and feels real and can last many years with proper maintenance.
After a root canal, we’ll give you post-op instructions for a quick recovery. We will prescribe antibiotics to prevent reinfection. You may also experience lingering pain from the tooth infection. For this, he will give you pain medications and home remedies to ensure a stress-free experience.
What are the benefits of a root canal?
Endodontic therapy yields numerous benefits. Some include.
- Saves your tooth from extraction
- Relieves tooth pain
- Keeps your jawbone healthy
- Prevent widespread infections
- Saves you from costly and time-consuming teeth replacements
Are you interested in a root canal?
Do you suspect an infected tooth? It’s time to schedule a root canal therapy appointment with Ballston Dental Care. Call (703) 229-8565 to schedule an appointment today. Remember, the sooner you seek treatment, the better your chances of saving your tooth.
Root canal therapy is a very common procedure. It has a reputation of being undesirable and painful. But when done properly it is actually painless. Every tooth in your mouth is composed of a crown and a root. When a cavity or bacteria penetrates the tooth, the root and its nerves become irritated. As a result, the bacteria within the pulp cavity needs to be removed and cleaned in order to restore the tooth to its healthy state. Following the procedure, the tooth is fragile and consequently is restored with the natural crown for a lifetime of durability. Root canals have a success rate of 95% or greater. Most root canal are diagnosed by patients’ sensitivities to a specific tooth. Be sure to consult your dentist any symptoms or discomfort occur.
