Severe tooth pain or persistent sensitivity often indicates an infection inside the tooth. Root canal therapy is a safe, routine procedure designed to relieve discomfort, eliminate infection, and save your natural tooth from extraction. At Smile Today, we focus on providing gentle, stress-free endodontic care so you can get back to living pain-free.
WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL?
Deep inside each tooth is a central chamber containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue (the pulp). When bacteria reach this area due to deep decay, cracks, or trauma, the pulp becomes inflamed or infected.
A root canal procedure involves removing the damaged pulp, carefully cleaning and disinfecting the inner root channels, and sealing the space to prevent future bacterial infection. With modern techniques and local anesthesia, a root canal feels very similar to receiving a standard dental filling.
SIGNS YOU MAY NEED A ROOT CANAL
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, an evaluation is essential to determine if root canal therapy can save your tooth:
- Persistent Tooth Pain: Deep, throbbing discomfort when chewing, biting, or applying pressure.
- Temperature Sensitivity: Sharp pain or lingering discomfort when drinking cold or hot liquids.
- Swollen or Tender Gums: Bumps, pimple-like sores, or swelling along the gum line near the painful tooth.
- Tooth Discoloration: Darkening or grayish discoloration of an injured or decaying tooth.
- Prolonged Tenderness: Sensitivity to touch or pressure that does not fade over time.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE
Diagnosis & Preparation: We take precise digital imaging to assess the shape of the root canals and ensure the area is completely numbed with local anesthetic. Sedation options are also available for added comfort.
Cleaning & Disinfection: Dr. Mead accesses the tooth interior, gently removes the infected pulp tissue, and thoroughly sanitizes the root canals.
Sealing the Channels: The cleaned space is filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha to protect against future infection.
Final Restoration: A temporary or permanent restoration is placed. Most root canal-treated teeth are finished with a custom dental crown to restore full strength and natural appearance.
RELIEVE YOUR PAIN & SAVE YOUR SMILE
Don't let tooth pain hold you back. Contact our team today at Smile Today in Yukon to schedule an examination and learn how gentle root canal therapy can restore your comfort.
