A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Walnut Family Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
I’ve had the good fortune of having Dr. Diep as my dentist in Walnut, CA. He has taken care of my entire family. He’s done root canals, crowns, and fixed broken teeth...you name it, he did it. We trust his work and his advice completely. Everyone on his staff is A+. Once I’ve step in the door, I’m always greeted with a gentle smile from the office staff that eases my nerves. After my name gets called, and I’m sitting in the chair, everyone from the hygienist to Dr. Diep himself will answer any questions I have. Dr. Diep and his amazing staff have always provided me with best and most professional dental service. If your PRIME objective is receiving the best dental experience, look no further and call Dr. Diep and staff now.
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