Sometimes it isn’t until tooth pain has turned into an earache or you’ve lost a full night of sleep that you even consider looking into a root canal. Root canal therapy has gotten such a reputation that you may have been putting off treatment in the hopes that your symptoms resolve themselves. Thankfully, you have nothing to be afraid of. Root canal treatment is near painless thanks to modern medicine, and recovery is easier than ever.
Our endodontic dentists can perform a dental checkup and exam to determine if you need a root canal. If you do, we will walk you through the process to ensure you feel comfortable. You deserve a compassionate dentist who prioritizes your peace of mind as well as your physical health. At Greene Street Dental, we aim to provide kind and expert dental care.
Your dentist is the best source of information for your specific health conditions; however, there are a few symptoms that may point to your need for root canal therapy. If you’re experiencing any of the following, visit our emergency dentist for a same-day root canal or tooth extraction:
These symptoms mean that you need urgent medical attention; however, you may be able to schedule a root canal for the same week if you have a severe cavity that hasn’t yet formed an infection. See our dentist for cavity symptoms, and they can help you determine if you need a root canal.
Sometimes, the infection has penetrated the dentin and has started doing its dastardly deeds on the pulp, but it hasn’t quite reached the roots. This means that a pulpotomy may be sufficient to treat the infection.
During a pulpotomy, the first few steps are the same:
However, since the infection doesn’t go as deep, our dentist can then fill the tooth without extensively excavating and cleaning the root canals. Only a thorough dental exam will tell if a pulpotomy or a root canal treatment will be needed.
The process may differ slightly depending on your situation and how serious your symptoms are; however, generally, your dentist will follow these steps:
We may repeat one or more of these steps to make sure that your tooth is clean and free of infection. You may also be prescribed pain medication and antibiotics to treat your remaining symptoms and to help with your root canal recovery.
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