Once a dentist decides that one of your teeth is badly decayed or infected, you will likely be advised to undergo a root canal procedure. Back in the old days, this was something that would  cause shivers to run up your spine. A root canal procedure has earned the unfortunate reputation for being truly painful, a reputation it doesn’t deserve today. [Read more…]

How do you know when you need a root canal procedure done on your tooth? A toothache is usually the most common sign that a root canal may be needed. Intense pain occurs when the soft tissue inside the tooth, called pulp, becomes inflamed due to infection. If left untreated, the infection may abscess into the surrounding bone, which creates a more serious health problem. [Read more…]

A root canal, or endodontic therapy, is a procedure that prevents a tooth from dying due to bacterial infection. The first step is the preparation, such as x-rays of the infected tooth. This will help your dentist determine whether a root canal will be effective or if tooth extraction is necessary.

Once preparations for the root canal procedure are complete, the tooth is anesthetized and an opening will be made in the crown of the tooth, allowing the dentist to access the pulp and remove any infected tissue. The root will then be cleaned and filled. [Read more…]

When it comes to severe tooth decay, your dentist will probably give you two options: a root canal or an extraction. Root canals are procedures that remove the infected pulp from the tooth, which helps relieve pain. A tooth extraction completely removes the tooth. [Read more…]

During a root canal, your dentist will remove dead and diseased tissue from inside your tooth to prevent it from spreading and causing more problems. Most of the time this procedure is quite effective and, after a crown is fit over the tooth, function and appearance are both restored. Unfortunately, there are times when the procedure may not work due to advanced tooth decay, fracture, curved roots and other complications. [Read more…]

You had your toothache checked by a dentist, and you’ve been told that you need a root canal. From what you hear about the procedure and how painful it is, there’s no way you can imagine yourself going through it. Perhaps now you’re asking yourself if there are less painful alternatives to root canal. Let the information below enlighten you if you are seriously considering this route.
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A root canal, or endodontic procedure, is performed when the pulp chamber inside the tooth becomes inflamed and infected. The pulp chamber contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue that is vital to the growth of a healthy tooth. A fully developed tooth does not need the pulp to survive, but if the pulp becomes inflamed and infected, it can lead to swelling and pressure inside the tooth causing acute pain. If the infected pulp is not removed, then the tooth can suffer irreversible damage and the infection can spread to the gum tissue and jawbone.
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When most people think of having a root canal procedure done, their head is generally swimming with lots of information, most of which is false. The popular opinion is that it is a painful procedure to have done, with a lengthy recovery time and should be used as a last resort, with a better alternative being having the tooth removed. The truth is that it is a very safe and pain-free procedure that is always preferred over tooth extraction; nothing can take the place of your natural tooth.
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