Root Canal Therapy Colorado Springs
A Reliable Solution for Damaged Teeth
Most people have heard of root canal therapy, but few know what this procedure is used to treat or exactly how it works. You may be fearful of root canal therapy, but it is actually a relatively simple procedure, and we can make the process more comfortable than you might imagine! Continue reading below to learn more about how root canal therapy in Colorado Springs may be able to preserve your damaged tooth, end your toothache, and support your long-term oral health.
Why Choose Anderson Family Dental by Espire for Root Canal Therapy?
- Able to Quickly Relieve Severe Dental Pain
- Local Anesthetic Promotes a Stress-Free Procedure
- Kind, Compassionate, & Highly Skilled Dental Team
Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?
Teeth have three main layers. The innermost layer, known as the pulp, consists of nerves and soft tissues. When it becomes infected or damaged, you may need root canal therapy.
Here are some common indications that this procedure is necessary:
- You have a throbbing, severe toothache.
- A tooth is visibly darker than the ones around it.
- There is obvious damage to a tooth, such as a deep crack or large cavity.
- There is a pimple-like bump on your gums.
In some cases, root canal therapy is required even when no obvious symptoms are present. If we recommend this treatment, you can be confident that we have your best interests at heart.
The Root Canal Process
To start the process, we administer local anesthesia to numb your tooth and the surrounding area. Thanks to this provision, you should feel very little while we are working. Once that takes effect, we carefully use special tools to access the interior portion of your tooth. Then, we clean out infected tissue and remove the nerve inside the tooth that was sending pain signals to your brain. Next, we fill the tooth with an inert material. We may also place a temporary crown on it. Later, you should get the temporary crown replaced with a permanent restoration to protect your treated tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Root canal therapy might seem intimidating at first, but it can offer some significant benefits:
- It can prevent an extraction. By preserving your natural tooth, you can avoid the inconvenience and oral health complications of having a gap in your smile. You can also spare yourself from the expense of tooth replacement.
- Root canals have a high success rate. If all goes well, which is likely, you can expect your treated tooth to remain functional and pain-free for many years.
- Maintaining your results is easy. By taking good care of your dental crown through oral hygiene and other practical matters, you can easily reduce the risk of additional harm to your treated tooth.
- Root canal therapy is easy. Many patients remark that it feels similar to having a small filling placed. It is really nothing to be afraid of!