Root Canal Therapy

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Your Place for Skilled Root Canal Therapy in Wayne

Each year, countless individuals put off getting treatment for their infected teeth. Not only is an infected tooth painful, but it can lead to severe health complications if left untreated. At Wayne Valley Dental Care, we're proud to provide skilled root canal therapy to improve your overall dental health and give you the relief you deserve.

We've provided skilled root canal therapy to Wayne residents and those in its surrounding communities for years. Our practice also offers an in-house dental plan to help you get the treatment you need without significantly impacting your finances. Contact us today to schedule your next appointment with our friendly and welcoming team!

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What is Root Canal Therapy?

Your tooth is durable and can last decades of repeated biting and chewing. However, cavities and damage can create a channel for bacteria to penetrate your tooth's enamel. Once the bacteria get past your tooth's enamel, they can enter its pulp chamber, which contains sensitive nerves and blood vessels, and infect the entire tooth structure.

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that eliminates bacteria from your tooth's pulp chamber and prevents future infection. This procedure helps protect your remaining dental structure and minimizes the need for extraction.

5 Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

Our Wayne root canal therapy provides your smile and overall well-being with various benefits. We're more than happy to break down what benefits you can expect. Some of the benefits of root canal therapy include:

  1. Alleviating pain and discomfort
  2. Stopping infection from spreading
  3. Protecting your jawbone from deterioration
  4. Preventing infection from entering your bloodstream
  5. Restoring your ability to properly bite and chew

Our Root Canal Therapy Process

Wayne root canal therapyDuring your initial appointment, we'll conduct an extensive oral examination to determine the severity and extent of your tooth's infection. Our dentist will check to see whether the infection has spread to its surrounding teeth. We'll also consider the type of tooth that's infected, as we can treat molars. Afterward, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that works around your needs, including your budget.

If you're comfortable with us moving forward with the procedure, our dentist will begin by administering a local anesthetic to numb the area around your tooth. We'll then create an opening in your tooth to remove any infected tissue from your tooth's pulp. Our dentist will clean the pulp chamber and root canals. He'll then fill your pulp chambers with antibacterial material to prevent them from becoming infected in the future. Finally, we'll schedule a second appointment for you to receive a crown to restore your tooth's functionality.

Common Signs of Tooth Infection

It can be challenging to know whether your tooth is infected. There are numerous signs of tooth infection that are both noticeable and subtle. If you notice any of the following signs, contact our office to schedule an exam with our dentist. Some of the signs of infection include:

  • Severe tooth pain when placing pressure on your tooth
  • Increased sensitivity to temperature change
  • Swollen and inflamed gums
  • Appearance of small bumps on your gums
  • Darkened tooth enamel

Root Canal Therapy FAQs

Wayne root canalsIt's normal to have countless questions about our Wayne root canal treatment. Our supportive team is here to answer your questions and give you the information you need to make educated decisions about your oral health. Some frequently asked questions about root canal therapy include:

Does your practice provide retreatment?
Yes. If you've undergone root canal therapy from a different office but are experiencing signs of recurring tooth infection, we can provide retreatment. We'll reopen your tooth, remove any infected material, and seal the tooth while monitoring it in the future.

Will my tooth need to be extracted?
Our goal is to preserve as much of your natural teeth as possible. However, it may be necessary to extract your tooth if it's too severely infected. When we extract a tooth, we can perform socket grafting to prepare the area for an implant at a later time.

Is root canal therapy painful?
Modern technology and procedures have helped improve our patient's overall comfort during root canal therapy. You can expect to feel minimal discomfort like when receiving a traditional dental crown.

How do I avoid tooth infections?
You can avoid the need for future root canal therapy by maintaining proper oral hygiene. We also recommend reducing your intake of sugary foods and drinks like candy and soda. Additionally, regular dental checkups can provide intervention for cavities before it progresses to infection.

Excellent Root Canal Therapy in Wayne

Whether you're dealing with a new tooth infection or you require retreatment, our practice is the place for you. At Wayne Valley Dental Care, we provide efficient root canal therapy to help improve your overall dental health and give you the pain relief you deserve. Call us or visit our office to schedule your next appointment to get excellent root canal therapy in Wayne today!

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