At Oakville Dentistry, Dr. Kawal Sasan and our team are ready to answer your questions about root canal therapy in Oakville, ON, and how it can help prevent infections and relieve tooth pain. If the term "root canal" strikes fear in your heart, mind, and your gums, we're ready to alleviate those fears.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that removes the infection from the inside of a tooth. Dr. Sasan also uses root canal therapy in Oakville, ON to protect your teeth from any further infections. Although many people associate the term "root canal" with extreme pain, the fact is, the treatment alleviates pain.
Also, a root canal is part of your teeth and not an actual treatment. Root canals hold blood vessels, cells, and nerve tissue that dentists refer to as "pulp." The pulp keeps your teeth nourished by providing essential moisture to the surrounding areas of your teeth.
The actual medical term for what people call a root canal is endodontic therapy – which refers to the inside of your teeth. When dentists perform endodontic therapy, they will give you a local anesthetic so they can make a small hole on the surface of your tooth.
Using this small access hole, dentists will remove the infected and diseased pulp. Next, dentists clean, decontaminate and shape the area. Once the area is clean, they'll fill the root canal with an adhesive to seal it completely. At this point, dentists add a crown or filling to strengthen the affected area. In the vast majority of cases, it only takes one appointment to finish the treatment.
What Happens After the Treatment?
Upon completion, the pain you experienced before the treatment should be gone. Additionally, you won't experience the pain and discomfort you once felt in hot and cold temperatures or when drinking hot or cold beverages. Also, you can go back to eating the foods you love pain-free.
It is never a good idea to leave an infected tooth untreated. If you think you have an infected tooth, schedule a consultation today with Dr. Sasan and the team at Oakville Dentistry by calling 905-849-8338 today. Our staff is ready to answer your questions and put some of the myths about root canal therapy in Oakville, ON to rest.