Root Canal Treatment Deerfield
Saving Teeth & Stopping Pain
By the time a patient comes to see us, their dental infection and tooth pain have progressed to a very advanced stage, but our endodontic expertise makes it possible to stop severe dental pain and save teeth even at this point. With MeTa Endodontics, you don’t need to worry about your problem tooth or oral health anymore because you’re guaranteed to be treated by someone who is specially trained to handle your situation. If you’re in need of root canal treatment in Deerfield, schedule your appointment with us today.
Why Choose MeTa Endodontics for Root Canal Treatment?
- Led by Two Experienced Endodontists
- State-of-the-Art Endodontic Office
- Dental Sedation Available for Nervous Patients
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
A tooth typically requires a root canal once an infection has progressed past the enamel and reached the inner chamber of a tooth. This houses a collection of nerves and blood vessels that are collectively known as the pulp. Root canal treatment involves removing this pulp and cleaning the interior of a tooth, including the individual root canals that go into the jawbone.
Signs You Might Need a Root Canal
Your dentist probably recommended you get a root canal due to one or more of the following symptoms:
- Severe, lingering pain in a single tooth
- Reoccurring dental sensitivity that lasts for 20-30 seconds
- Sharp pain when biting down
- Red or discolored gums near a tooth
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A noticeable bump at the base of a tooth
Root Canal Treatment Step-by-Step
Endodontic treatment is typically completed in one or two visits and includes the following steps:
- The endodontist examines the tooth, takes X-rays, and administers local anesthesia. Once numb, a dental dam is placed to isolate the tooth, keeping it clean and saliva-free during treatment.
- An opening is made in the tooth’s crown. Using small instruments, the endodontist removes the pulp, cleans the root canals, and shapes them for filling.
- The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material, usually gutta-percha, and sealed with adhesive cement. A temporary filling is placed to close the opening, which your dentist will remove before final restoration.
- After treatment, you must visit your dentist for a crown or restoration to protect and restore function. If the tooth lacks structure for support, a post may be placed.
Does Root Canal Treatment Hurt?
This is one of the most pervasive myths in all of dentistry. Fortunately for patients, a root canal is no more “painful” than having a small filling placed, which is to say not at all! This is thanks to our team’s skills, technology, and light touch.
The reason why many people think that root canal treatment hurts is because of A. Depictions in movies, TV, and other media, and B. The pain due to the initial infection is falsely connected to the procedure that (ironically) removes it!
Why Root Canal Treatment Is Recommended
The reason that so many local general dentists send their patients to us for root canal treatment is that it is better for someone’s health and wallet if we’re able to save their natural tooth from extraction. Nothing is stronger than the teeth you were born with, and root canal treatment will always be more affordable compared to removing a tooth and then replacing it. This approach also saves a patient from having to replace their prosthetic tooth throughout their lifetime, meaning it can literally save them thousands of dollars.