You may have heard somebody use the saying, “About as welcome as a root canal." But jokes aside, that is not only untrue, it is also outdated. This misguided notion probably began many decades ago before modern technology, numbing practices, and sedation options.
The truth is that root canals are a comfortable and
tooth-preserving dental treatment that clears signs of infection and disease
and allows you to keep your natural teeth.
Signs that you may need root canal therapy include:
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Persistent tooth or gum pain
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Pain upon chewing
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Sensitivity to hot or cold food or drink
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Tooth becomes dark
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Tender or swollen gums
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s
important to visit our Auburn dental office immediately for accurate diagnosis.
But what then should you expect when getting root canal therapy? Most likely,
the answer is that it will cause you no more discomfort than having a regular
filling, thanks to modern day endodontic practices.
Endodontics simply means inside the tooth. Root canal therapy is a treatment of the pulp inside a tooth, in the case that it becomes
inflame or infected. If diagnosed with a severely damaged or infected tooth, root
canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth.
Today, modern techniques and materials coupled with our
joint expertise in endodontics and sleep dentistry makes your visit a routine
and painless procedure.
Getting a root canal involves permanently sealing the infected
canal with inert filling material. That gives your tooth its needed support. Root
canal therapy allows you to keep your natural tooth, keeping it infection-free
and preventing the need for extraction and replacement.
If you your tooth has been aching for more than a day or
two and live or work near Auburn, ME, give our dental practice a call today so
we can get you out of pain fast.
