Getting a root canal may sound scary, but with modern dental techniques and technology, root canals are one of the most successful and pain-free procedures you can get.
Getting a root canal may sound scary, but with modern dental techniques and technology, root canals are one of the most successful and pain-free procedures you can get.
*In certain instances a patient may have to be referred to a specialist for an extraction; in these cases there will be a $99 exam and x-ray fee.
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A root canal can relieve pain and make your tooth healthy again, preventing you from losing your tooth.
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No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency dental exams, so you don’t need to wait to get the care you need to relieve your dental pain.
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Instantly alleviate your toothache by clearing out any infected or decayed material.
Left untreated, infection can spread to other parts of your mouth, and even the rest of your body.
Restore the health of your tooth and avoid the risk of losing your tooth.
To find the source of your dental pain, your dentist will begin by performing a comprehensive exam and review of your x-rays to get a complete picture of your oral health. If your tooth is infected, they will determine the extent of the infection to decide if root canal therapy will be an effective treatment. If you end up needing a root canal, your dentist will begin the therapy by numbing the treatment site.
Once you’re comfortable and fully numbed, your Rock Hill dentist will begin the process of removing any decayed or infected material. Beginning with the enamel, your dentist will move inwards, toward the nerve. Once the infected nerve has been cleared out, the canals will be cleaned and the area will be flushed with a special disinfectant to eliminate any remaining infection.
Once your tooth has been completely cleaned and sanitized, the interior will be filled with a rubber-like material called “gutta-percha.” An inert material, gutta-percha replaces the extracted pulp and helps to support the tooth and maintain its structure. Once the interior of the tooth has been filled, it will be restored with either a filling or a dental crown, depending on the extent of the decay, and how much healthy tooth remains.
While dental crowns are generally the best way to protect your tooth after a root canal, and are always the recommendation for your back teeth. If there is enough healthy tooth left on front teeth that have gotten a root canal, a dental filling may be used instead of a crown.
Please contact our office for pricing and other financial options.
Although it’s rare, root canal treatment can fail. If there is any remaining bacteria or decay left behind that wasn’t removed during the initial root canal, the tooth infection may return. If this happens to you, then our Rock Hill emergency dentist will discuss your options with you which could include another root canal to ensure the infection is completely removed and doesn’t have a chance to return again.
No! Although it’s a common myth that root canal therapy hurts, it’s actually the toothache caused by infection that is painful. With modern dental techniques and technology, a root canal is no more uncomfortable than getting a dental filling.
Root canal therapy is required if your tooth becomes infected, which most often happens one of two ways:
If left untreated, either situation will lead to the infection, decay, and eventual death of your tooth’s pulp. When the infection starts to take hold, you’ll likely begin experiencing an array of symptoms like a toothache, inflamed gums near the tooth, and tooth sensitivity. That's why it's important to visit a dentist around you if you experience any symptoms.
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