Root Canal Treatment Denton

What Is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is the process of removing infected pulp from the inner layer of a tooth. When bacteria reach the pulp – an area that consists of blood vessels, nerves, and other tissues – it can cause it to become inflamed, resulting in significant pain. Without treatment, the infection can spread and begin to damage nearby healthy teeth, gum tissue, and bone.

By removing the pulp and thoroughly sanitizing the inner layers of the tooth, we can eliminate the problem and save the tooth from possible extraction.

When Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?

Our team might recommend a root canal if:

• You experience severe dental decay that cannot be treated with a dental filling or dental crown, and the bacteria has the potential to spread.
• You suffer extreme facial trauma that results in damage reaching the pulp (i.e., chipped or cracked)
• You have advanced gum disease that results in bacteria entering gum pockets and infecting the pulp of a tooth.

Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

There are many myths associated with root canal treatment, one of the most prominent being that it is a painful procedure. Fortunately, these are untrue. Instead, there are many great benefits to this type of treatment, such as:

• You avoid paying more for tooth replacement because you get to keep your natural tooth firmly in place.
• You get to enjoy greater oral function because of the customized dental crown that is placed over the top of your tooth to provide optimal protection.
• You avoid further damage to nearby healthy teeth and gum tissues.
• You experience freedom from pain because the infected pulp is removed.