Root Canal Treatment – Broken Arrow, OK
Saving & Preserving Your Damaged Teeth
As bad as they are, cavities aren’t the worst thing teeth can suffer. There’s always a chance harmful bacteria will reach a tooth’s pulp, infecting the entire area. Such an issue will greatly damage your oral health if you leave it unchecked. Luckily, you can visit our practice for the ideal solution: root canal treatment here in Broken Arrow! With this option, Berkshire Dental Group will save your tooth and keep it functional. Learn more about it by reading below or see us for a consultation.
Why Choose Berkshire Dental Group for Root Canal Treatment?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
- Dentists with Advanced Training in Root Canal Treatment
- Multiple Sedation Options for Nervous Patients
Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?
Don’t forget: a root canal treatment gets rid of a tooth’s infected pulp. To that extent, you’d need the procedure if you show the relevant signs of a tooth infection. The common symptoms of this condition are:
- Persistent Tooth Pain – While everyone gets tooth pain once in a while, things change when the ache is persistent. Enduring discomfort suggests the tooth is infected.
- Tooth Discoloration – When a tooth suffers an infection, its surface will often turn darker.
- Sensitive Tooth – Infected teeth often have exposed dentin, so they tend to be sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
- Tooth Looseness – When tooth pulp gets infected, it can produce pus that softens the bone beneath it. The result is that the infected tooth may feel looser.
- Swollen Gums – Pus from an infected tooth can collect in the gums, making these tissues feel swollen or tender.
The Root Canal Process
While root canals can get invasive, they usually don’t take too long. Most dentists can perform one in only thirty minutes to an hour, and only severe cases demand ninety minutes or more.
Our team follows several key steps in the root canal process. Firstly, we numb your mouth with local anesthesia so your treatment won’t hurt; you’ll only feel slight pressure as we work. We’ll then use dental tools to reach your tooth’s inner chamber and remove its pulp. Once that’s done, we’ll sanitize this interior area and refill it with gutta-percha (i.e., filling material). Our dentists conclude the initial treatment by sealing the tooth and giving it a temporary crown.
In most cases, patients attend a follow-up visit a few weeks later. Our dentists place a permanent dental crown at that session to replace the temporary one. From there, the placed cap can protect your tooth for years to come.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
When done well, a root canal treatment will provide you with many perks. These include:
- Tooth Protection – A root canal keeps your tooth from suffering further harm, ensuring it won’t decay even more.
- Tooth Preservation – Since it removes your infected pulp, a root canal saves your tooth. That means you won’t have to pay for a costly extraction or restoration later.
- Toothache Relief – When a tooth’s pulp is infected, it tends to cause a lot of pain. A root canal removes this tissue to get rid of your discomfort.
- Pretty & Long-Lasting Results – Many patients enjoy their treated tooth for a lifetime, especially since root canal results blend seamlessly with one’s smile.