Root Canal Treatment – Heber City, UT
Restore Your Healthy, Pain Free Smile
Tooth infections aren’t just painful and dangerous to the affected tooth, but they also carry a high risk of spreading to nearby teeth as well as throughout the entire body. Root canal treatment clears away the infected tooth pulp, eliminating the painful infection and restoring the function of your smile without the need for extraction, safeguarding the rest of your teeth and preventing the infection from endangering other areas of the body.
Why Choose TimberRidge Dental for Root Canal Treatment?
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available
- Dental Insurance Welcome & In-House Membership Plans Available
- Dentists with Decades of Combined Experience
Do I Need a Root Canal Treatment?
While your dentist is the best person to determine whether you need a root canal treatment, there are several important symptoms that could indicate your tooth is infected, including:
- A painful toothache
- Swelling around the tooth
- Discoloration on the tooth
- Discomfort while chewing
Root canals are an excellent way to protect and restore teeth that are suffering from a tooth infection, or that have incurred a severe injury such as a deep crack. This treatment clears away any infected pulp, preventing the infection from spreading, and restoring the pain-free function of the tooth.
The Root Canal Process
Teeth that are broken, or that have untreated cavities which allow bacteria to access the sensitive inner pulp can frequently be restored with the help of a root canal treatment.
First, your dentist will administer local anesthesia to the area they’ll be treating, ensuring that it is completely numb. You may also choose to add nitrous oxide sedation to your treatment to help keep you feeling calm and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Next, your dentist will use special instruments to clear away the infected pulp which is causing your pain. Once removed, a material called gutta percha will be added to the tooth to help rebuild its structure. A temporary crown will then be placed until your permanent crown arrives from the dental lab, typically in about two weeks. Once your permanent crown has been delivered, you will then return to TimberRidge Dental to have it secured in place to protect your tooth and restore its appearance and function.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Sometimes, patients are hesitant to agree to root canal treatments because they’ve heard they’re painful or dangerous. The truth is, however, that root canals are not only perfectly safe, but your dentist will completely numb the area before beginning any work, so you shouldn’t feel anything more than occasional slight pressure during treatment. Furthermore, most patients report feeling immense relief following treatment, because their infected tooth pulp and its associated inflammation have been cleared away.
There are numerous benefits to root canal treatment, including the ability to preserve your natural teeth. While extraction may be more affordable initially, it is important that you replace missing permanent teeth to prevent issues like jawbone deterioration and tooth drift. Replacement options like dental implants, partial dentures, and dental bridges all incur their own separate costs, typically making a root canal the most affordable option overall.
With a root canal, most patients can go on to enjoy their treated tooth for the rest of their life. However, it is important to maintain excellent oral hygiene and avoid using your dental crown for anything too hard or sticky to keep it in great shape for as long as possible.