Preserving Your Natural Teeth with Gentle Root Canal Treatment
Do you have a relentless toothache or sensitivity? Thinking about dental extraction? Not too fast! Let’s save your natural tooth and oral health with root canal treatment in Chandler, Arizona. At Dental Arts of Chandler, we combine compassionate care by evaluating for Root Canal Treatment and work with trusted partners who are specialized in Root Canal Treatment. Don’t let tooth pain compromise your smile and quality of life. Visit our office and rest assured, we’ll help your root canal experience be positive!
Root Canel
Why do I need a root canal?
Your natural tooth has several layers. The enamel is the outermost layer and the hardest substance in the human body. It protects your tooth from daily wear and infiltration from harmful bacteria. At the center is the pulp, a soft tissue with nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues. While essential during tooth development, the tooth can continue to function without it once fully matured.
Although enamel is resilient, it can be breached. This causes infection or trauma to reach the pulp, causing intense pain, inflammation, or even a dental abscess. Your pulp is permanently damaged, and only a root canal can save your tooth.
Generally, a root canal becomes necessary when:
- The pulp is inflamed or infected
- There is a deep cavity that reaches the pulp
- A cracked or chipped tooth allows bacteria to reach the pulp
- Repeated dental procedures on the tooth have caused damage
What can I expect from my root canal procedure?
Patients dread root canals until they experience comfortable care in our Chandler dental office. We use gentle techniques and cutting-edge technology to make your procedure seamless and more predictable than ever. Here’s what you can expect during treatment:
- Examination: We’ll use advanced imaging tools to visualize your tooth and treat problem areas with unrivaled precision.
- Tooth preparation: We’ll numb your gums with local anesthetics for a comfortable experience. Then, we’ll make a tiny hole in your tooth and use it to flush out the diseased tissues.
- Cleaning and sealing: We thoroughly clean the empty canals to remove harmful bacteria and debris. Then, we seal your tooth with gutta-percha (biocompatible material) to prevent future infections.
- Restoration: It’s time to restore your tooth’s optimal function. Customized crowns are essential to protect and strengthen the treated tooth. Your treated tooth looks and feels as good as new, and can last a lifetime with good upkeep.
Most root canals can be completed within 1-2 visits, although complicated ones can take longer. Recovery is often much smoother than many people expect. Many patients resume their everyday life after a day or two.
Is it time to meet your Chandler root canal dentist?
If you experience the following signs, chances are you need to be evaluated for root canal treatment:
- A severe toothache
- Increased pain when chewing or biting into something
- Sensitivity to hot or cold drinks
- Swollen or darkened gums
- Bad breath or taste in the mouth
Don’t ignore symptoms of an infected tooth. Left untreated, they may result in tooth loss or other complications. Dental Arts of Chandler has saved hundreds of smiles, so why not save yours? Call (480) 442-4894 and reserve an appointment with our team.
