Root Canals

Root Canals

A root canal is a procedure your dentist will perform to remove any infected or inflamed tooth pulp from the inside of your tooth.

A root canal is designed to get rid of any bacteria from your tooth’s infected root canal. This will help prevent infection and save your natural tooth.

Symptoms Indicating the Need for a Root Canal

• Severe pain while biting or chewing.
• A cracked or chipped tooth.
• Swollen or tender gums.
• Dark gums.
• Pimples on your gums.
• Deep tooth decay.
• A continued sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks after you’ve finished eating or drinking.
• A discolored tooth.
• A loose tooth.

The Steps in Performing a Root Canal

Your dentist in Sarasota, FL, will drill a small hole in the surface of your tooth. They will then remove the diseased pulp from your root canal after giving you a local anesthesia.

The dentist will clean, decontaminate, and shape the hollowed-out area. Your tooth will then be filled with a dental substance to seal the canal. A temporary crown will be placed over your tooth (avoid biting or chewing on your temporary crown).

Lastly, the dentist will have a dental crown made for that tooth. Once you’re your new dental crown comes in, it will be placed over your tooth.

How Painful Is a Root Canal?

Contrary to popular belief, a root canal is fairly painless. You will generally have more pain from the infected tooth than you will from the root canal procedure. Your dentist will use a local anesthesia, so you won’t feel a thing. Just a bit of soreness after the procedure.

Contact Sarasota Dental Group today to schedule an exam. The dentist will make a diagnosis, let you know the cause of your tooth pain, and determine whether or not you need a root canal.