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Endodontics

Page Summary
Endodontics
  • Root canal treatment saves damaged or infected teeth by removing infected pulp and sealing the canals.
  • Endodontic care preserves natural teeth, helping prevent extraction and maintain proper bite alignment.
  • A consultation is available to assess tooth damage and discuss personalized root canal treatment options.

Endodontics, or root canal treatment, is an excellent option for saving even teeth that have suffered severe damage.

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is the process of removing infected, injured or dead pulp from your tooth. The space inside the hard layers of each tooth is called the root canal system. Endodontic or Root canal treatment allows you to keep teeth that could not otherwise be saved. By saving the tooth root, we can prevent tooth loss and subsequent damage such as shifting of the remaining teeth, and osseointegration (damage to the jaw bone).

The Endodontic Therapy (Root Canal) Procedure

The first step in endodontic therapy is to remove the damaged and decayed portions of the tooth. As long as there is enough undamaged tooth to serve as an anchor, the tooth can be repaired.

Once the diseased tooth pulp is removed, we will carefully clean and disinfect the remaining internal structure. It will then be filled with an inert dental filling material with dental cement to prevent re-infection from bacteria. Lastly, we place a filling to close the opening and/or to create the base for a crown.

Our Crowns page provides more detail on the procedures and materials involved in this step.

Your Consultation

Call or email our clinic in Innisfail, Alberta Canada today to schedule your personal consultation with us. We'll answer any questions you have about this and our other dental options.

FAQs

Q: What is a root canal?

A: A root canal, or endodontic treatment, removes infected, injured, or dead pulp from inside your tooth to save the tooth's roots and prevent further damage or tooth loss. It's often followed by a crown to protect and restore the tooth once treatment is complete.

Q: When would I need a root canal?

A: A root canal is recommended when a tooth has severe damage or infection that can't be resolved any other way, but there's still enough healthy tooth structure left to save it. The goal is always to preserve your natural tooth rather than move straight to extraction.

Q: What are the warning signs I might need a root canal?

A: Common signs include persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, or swelling and tenderness around a tooth; though only your dentist can confirm whether you actually need a root canal.

Q: Is a root canal painful?

A: While root canal treatments relieve the pain caused by an infected or damaged tooth, they have developed a reputation for being painful. Our team of dentists and hygienists does everything we can to make sure your dental treatment is as comfortable as possible. If you experience dental anxiety, ask about our sedation dentistry options to help you feel more calm during treatment.

Q: What does the root canal procedure involve?

A: Your dentist removes the damaged and decayed portions of the tooth, then cleans and disinfects the inside to remove all traces of infection. The cleaned space is filled with an inert material and dental cement to prevent bacteria from re-entering, and a filling,or a base for a future crown, closes the tooth back up. If you are scheduled for a root canal, your dentist will explain the procedure in more detail.

Q: Will I need a crown after my root canal?

A: Often, yes. Once the internal structure of the tooth is treated, a crown is commonly placed on top to protect what's left of the tooth and restore its strength. Your dentist will let you know during your procedure whether a filling alone is enough or a crown is recommended.

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