Relieve Pain and Save Your Tooth
EFFECTIVE ROOT CANAL TREATMENT FOR TOOTH PAIN
If you are experiencing tooth pain or discomfort, you may have an infection that has spread to the nerves and pulp of the tooth. When a tooth is infected, it can cause severe pain and even spread to surrounding teeth or other parts of the body. When infection occurs, a root canal is the necessary treatment to ease your pain and cleanse the affected tooth. At Weimar Family Dentistry, we take strides to become your number one choice for root canal treatment through our investment in advanced technology and over 34 years of dental experience.
DO YOU NEED A ROOT CANAL?
Common symptoms of a tooth infection include:
- Tooth pain or ache
- Swelling in the face or lymph nodes
- Constant bad breath
- Abscesses forming
- Recurring fever
ROOT CANAL PROCESS
With root canal treatment, we will access the source of your tooth pain and remove the infection inside. After the diseased tissue has been removed, and the tooth roots cleansed, we will reinforce the tooth with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha and restore the top of the tooth with a lifelike dental crown to restore the appearance of the tooth and its functionality. After treatment, you will be able to use your tooth like normal, free of pain or discomfort.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED TREATMENT
Weimar Family Dentistry is the foremost leader when providing root canal treatment thanks to our focus on ways to improve patient satisfaction. After the infection has been removed from your tooth, we utilize CEREC technology to create a lifelike dental crown the same day as your appointment with us. This means you won’t have to go a single day without your new natural looking and permanent tooth.
We have also invested in The Wand® Anesthesia system to provide patients with virtually painless root canal treatment without the use of needles. The Wand uses an ultra-fine needle to administer an anesthetic to the target tooth using computer-controlled delivery to reduce residual numbing of the surrounding areas. This technology helps us alleviate patient fears of both pain and needles!
NO REASON TO FEAR OUR DENTAL CARE
Patients who are experiencing tooth pain should seek treatment as soon as possible. Weimar Family Dentistry aims to alleviate all aspects that may hold a patient back from receiving the care they need. Your root canal procedure can be treated quickly, be nearly painless, and restored the same day as your appointment.
FAQs
Q: What Is A Root Canal?
A: A root canal is a treatment where a tooth is opened from the crown to expose the infected inner pulp. When this material inside the tooth becomes infected, the only way to save the tooth is to remove it, disinfect the inner chamber of the tooth and root canal system, and then seal the tooth. Once the tooth is resealed, it is often necessary to crown it because a root canal treatment will weaken it significantly.
Q: What Is The Success Rate Of A Root Canal?
A: Root canals have a very high rate of success. If a dentist does not think a root canal will save the tooth, the treatment will not be done. A successful root canal will save the tooth from extraction while relieving any pain that the patient is experiencing. In the United States, over 15 million root canals are performed by dentists and endodontists each year. The success rate hovers around 95%, making root canals highly successful and effective in saving an infected tooth.
Q: Are Root Canals Painful?
A: One of the biggest misconceptions about root canals is that they are an incredibly painful procedure. In truth, they are no more painful than getting a routine filling. The tooth and surrounding area will be completely numbed before treatment so that you feel absolutely zero pain or discomfort during the treatment. Once treatment is over, you will feel even better because any pain associated with the infected tooth will be gone, and you will be free to return to your daily life pain-free.
Q: Why Would You Need A Root Canal?
A: When somebody requires a root canal treatment, it is because the tooth is severely and deeply damaged and infected. Here are some reasons this can happen:
- The tooth is severely decayed, and cavities are running into the inner layers of the tooth
- There is an infection and inflammation within the tooth that has reached down into the nerves that reside in the tooth’s pulp
- The tooth is intensely damaged via a crack, fracture, or break
Q: How Do You Know If You Need A Root Canal?
A: Here are some possible symptoms that could mean you need a root canal:
- Intense tenderness and swelling near a particular tooth
- Intense pain when biting or chewing
- Recurring pimple on the gums near a tooth
- Lingering sensitivity when exposing a tooth to hot or cold temperatures
- A severely discolored tooth
Q: What Happens During A Root Canal?
A: When you visit Dr. Weimar for a root canal, a small opening will be made in the tooth so that he can access the inner pulp. All the infected pulp and other tissues will be removed, and the inner part of the tooth will be completely disinfected before the tooth is refilled and sealed. A filling will be put in place to seal the hole made in the tooth. A crown will then be placed over the impacted tooth for restoration.
