Root Canal Therapy

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In the center of each tooth in our mouth lies the dental pulp, which supplies our tooth with nutrients and nerves. If something happens to that dental pulp—it is injured, infected, or is damaged in some other way—then the nerve within the pulp may die, eventually causing the tooth to die. We would recommend root canal therapy as a way to save teeth that have received damage to their dental pulp and nerve.

Root Canal Treatment in Milton

During the procedure, first Local anesthesia is given to the Patients to provide sedation. Then the root canal is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Most of the ailments in the dental pulp are solved and cured using the root canal therapy but in some cases supplementary methods are required.

Here are some common signs which reflect that you may be in need of a Root Canal Treatment soon:

Teeth have become more sensitive to extreme temperatures.
The Gums have swollen up a bit.
Cracks have started to develop on the teeth.
Teeth have lost significant shades of color.
The taste in your mouth has changed significantly for the worst. This includes the odour in the mouth.

Root Canal Therapy

Here are some common causes generally observed among Root Canal Patients:

Irregular cleaning of teeth
Lack Regular Dental checkups
Bad Food habits
Lack of care while playing, etc

With regards to the treatment itself, it is a true fact that around 95% of all operations have a successful response. However, it is often observed in some cases that the natural tissue reformation takes up some days to heal and give relief for the pain. You might require a follow up exam after some time to make sure that there are no complications involved.

Other Services offered at our Dental Clinic

Here are some of the Dental services that we offer at our clinic. You can check for the full list of services here:

Root Canal Therapy
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Inlays
Porcelain Onlays
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Tooth Extraction
Full Mouth Restoration
Implant Restoration

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433 Steeles Ave E Unit 102 Milton, ON L9T 8Z4

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905 878 - 8760 Ext 1

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Root canal therapy is fairly common in dentistry and yet there is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to this procedure.
Let’s take a look at five of the myths about root canal therapy
Myth #1 – Root canals are painful
Most people have the perception that root canals are very painful, but the fact is, if they are experiencing pain, it is from an infection in the tooth. The root canal procedure is performed in order to stop the pain. Root canals themselves are usually painless because your dentist will numb the area around the tooth.
Myth #2 – A root canal means removing the roots of my tooth
Not true. The purpose of a root canal is to save the tooth, not to remove it. During the procedure, only part of the inside of the root is removed in order to get rid of the bacteria. Also, the pulp and nerve tissue is removed.
Myth #3 – Since the nerves are removed, I won’t feel pain
Following root canal therapy, you will no longer have the sensitivity to hot and cold, but you may still feel pain surrounding the tooth for a few days after the treatment. Your dentist can prescribe medication to help with this.
Myth #4 – If I don’t feel pain, I don’t need a root canal
Just because you do not feel any pain, it does not mean there is not an infection that should be treated with root canal therapy. Your dentist will be able to tell if the pulp of your tooth is infected or damaged. If you see a pimple like sore near one of your teeth, you should call your dentist right away. This is likely a “fistula” which is essentially a tunnel that drains pus away from an infection. You might not feel pain, but left untreated, this could lead to infection in other tissues.
Myth #5 – Once I get a root canal, I won’t have to visit the dentist for awhile
After root canal therapy, you will have a temporary filling put in to protect the pulp from further infection. This will have to be replaced with a permanent filling or a crown. You will, therefore, need to make a follow-up appointment with your dentist.
Root canal therapy is an effective means of preserving a tooth that has become infected. For more information about this or any of our dental services, contact Sapphire Dental Centre at 905-878-8760.