Root Canal Treatment in Troy
Root canals have a reputation among patients as a painful and lengthy procedure. At Evergreen Dental, that couldn't be farther from the truth. Our priority is making sure that our patients are comfortable and that root canal treatment is pain-free. Many patients report drastically reduced pain after the procedure is complete.
Do I Need A Root Canal?
If you need a root canal, there are a few telltale signs like toothache and swelling. Infections like this occur because the tooth's health has been compromised, and the enamel can no longer protect the tooth's inner layers from damage. This can happen because of other issues, like a cavity, a cracked tooth, or trauma to the tooth.
Once the bacteria works its way into the root, it is beyond the help of any routine dental care and cleaning. The pulp infection typically causes the nerve ending in the root to activate, causing severe pain in the tooth and jaw. Once the infection has set into the tooth's pulp, visiting the dentist and getting a root canal is the only option for saving the tooth and stopping the pain.
What Is a Root Canal Procedure?
After ensuring you are completely comfortable, Dr. Chi will remove the infected pulp of the tooth and clean out the canals using rotary endodontics.
Once cleaned, the dentist will sterilize and seal the root to prevent bacteria from re-entering the root. The pain that the infection caused should stop after the procedure is complete, often drastically reducing or eliminating the pain that patients experience before the procedure. After the root canal has healed up, the patient will return to the dentist to put in a filling or crown, whichever is appropriate for the situation.
Do Root Canals Hurt?
Comfort is our priority. We always start by ensuring that patients are both relaxed and numbed for the procedure. The dentist will use a gel anesthetic to numb the location where he will inject the local anesthetic. This way, the patient doesn't even have to feel the injection. The local anesthetic will numb the affected area for the procedure. While you may feel pressure during the process, you should not feel pain.
Sedation Dentistry Options
At Evergreen Dental Care, we provide several options for sedation to ensure that your dental experience is as pleasant as possible. We understand that many people experience anxiety or have a low tolerance for pain, so we offer light nitrous oxide sedation and conscious sedation to help ease nerves and make the process more pleasant. If you are worried about dental visits, contact us today to see how we are different from what you have learned to expect from a visit to the dentist.
We Offer Root Canal Treatment in Troy, NY
Evergreen Dental Care is proud to provide a wide range of dental services to Troy, NY, and its neighbors. Trust in our professional team to deliver the best dental experience possible. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to see how we can help you. We'll give you a few reasons to smile.
