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There’s much more to your teeth than the hard, pearly-white enamel crown that’s visible on the surface, the part that shows when you smile. Inside the root of each tooth, which keeps it securely anchored inside your mouth, is a canal of tiny passages that contain sensitive living tissue. This dental “pulp” is important because it supplies nutrients that the tooth needs to develop. But if the dental pulp becomes damaged, bacteria can begin to multiply in the pulp chamber, leading to infection. When the nerve becomes infected, or when the pulp becomes inflamed, a root canal might be necessary, to prevent or help resolve a dental infection and save your natural tooth from extraction.
Here at Perfect Smiles of Fairfield our doctor will perform a prompt, comprehensive examination of your teeth, gums, and their supporting bone structure to determine the underlying cause of your problem, and if a root canal therapy is the most effective course of treatment. With the care and comfort of our patients as our top priorities, our dentist and office team will keep you informed and at ease throughout the course of care. Following your root canal, our dentist may recommend a dental crown to restore the appearance and function of your tooth. With proper maintenance and care, teeth that have been treated with root canal treatments can last a lifetime.
With a 95% rate of success, root canal treatment offers a highly effective method for treating a compromised tooth that can relieve your pain, allow you to keep your natural teeth, and let you once again enjoy a healthy smile. Visit Perfect Smiles of Fairfield for your root canal, and we’ll provide the compassionate, gentle care that you deserve. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call today.
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 Perfect Smiles of Fairfield, 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 Perfect Smiles of Fairfield, 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.
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Contacting Perfect Smiles of Fairfield is easy! Our welcoming team is ready to help you schedule appointments, explore treatment options, and answer any questions you might have. You can easily call us or use our online contact form. Don’t hesitate to take the first step towards your dream smile—contact us today and experience the benefits of personalized dental care!
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