A root canal can relieve your tooth pain and save your smile. Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When you undergo a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.
A root canal is performed by an Endodontists, who are dentists who specialize in saving your teeth. Endodontics refers to the ‘pulp’ and tissues inside the root of the tooth. Dental ‘pulp’ is the soft inner tissue of your teeth. The most common practice within endodontics is a root canal. A root canal is performed to save a tooth that is severely broken, decayed, or infected. If the damaged tooth is not treated, it could significantly negatively impact the gums and surrounding teeth.
What are symptoms that I may need of a root canal?
- Severe pain while chewing or biting
- Pimples on the gums
- A chipped or cracked tooth
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
- Swollen or tender gums
- Deep decay or darkening of the gums
Dr. Jennings and Dr. Perrett will be able to decide if a root canal is needed based on an X-ray.
When performing a root canal, the nerve and ‘pulp’ will be removed by the Endodontist in Colorado Springs and the inside of the tooth will be cleaned and sealed. Root canals have a great success rate and are a very common procedure. A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old tales! It is very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You’ll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.