Let Us Relieve Oral pain and Restore Your Health with Root Canal Therapy
When your pulp chamber becomes infected or starts to decay, you may need root canal therapy (RCT) in Highland, Utah, to save your tooth from extraction. An infected tooth can cause severe infections and possible tooth loss if left untreated.
Treehouse Dental offers safe and gentle root canals to relieve pain and save infected teeth. To discover the health benefits of our endodontic treatment, schedule an appointment today with Dr. William Collins, Dr. Greg Pitts, Dr. Beau Seager, and the team.
What are the warning signs of a root canal?
Your tooth is more than just the outer layer you see. Inside is a complex structure composed of the pulp chamber, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and other living tissues. The pulp provides the tooth with nutrients and sensory functions. It’s vital for the health and development of the tooth, particularly during its growth.
When you have deep decay, cracks, or faulty dental work, harmful bacteria can infiltrate the pulp chamber, causing infection. An infected tooth causes numerous unpleasant symptoms.
Some include:
- Excruciating pain, especially when chewing or biting
- Tooth sensitivity to cold and hot drinks
- Tooth discoloration as blood supply is cut off
- Swelling in the gums and face
- Bad mouth odor despite optimal oral hygiene
- A pimple-like sore on your gums
What should I expect from root canal treatment?
The dentist begins your treatment by examining your tooth with digital x-rays. Modern radiographs allow us to see the extent of damage to establish the best approach to treat your tooth. If you need a root canal, we’ll anesthetize your gums and isolate your tooth with a rubber dam to keep out saliva and other contaminants. Then, we’ll create a small opening on your tooth to access the pulp chamber and canals.
The dentist will carefully remove the diseased tissues before cleaning and sanitizing the tooth to remove unwanted bacteria. Then, we’ll fill the hollowed tooth with a latex-like material (gutta-percha) that functions similarly to the removed pulp tissue.
Finally, we’ll reseal your tooth with a dental filling. However, in most cases, we’ll strengthen your tooth with a dental crown to restore its function and appearance to near perfect. Before you go home, we’ll give you post-op instructions for a seamless recovery.
Are root canals painful?
When you hear about root canals, do you cringe? If so, you aren’t alone. Many people consider root canals as one of the scariest procedures in dentistry. Root canals are anything but painful or unsafe. Thanks to powerful anesthetics, many patients report root canals are no more painful than a cavity filling. Still, we offer several dental sedation options for patients anxious about the procedure.
Is dental extraction a good option?
Extraction remains the only viable option if you opt out of endodontic treatment. Once you extract the tooth, the gap should be closed immediately with an implant or bridge to restore oral function, prevent nearby teeth from drifting out, and prevent resorption. Generally, dental extraction is more costly and time-consuming than root canal treatment.
Do you need a root canal in Highland, Utah?
Unless your case is complicated, we can complete most root canals in as few as two visits. Call (801) 756-2273 to schedule an appointment with Treehouse Dental and save your infected tooth from extraction.
