Root Canal
At Shodhan Dentistry, our general dentist strives to provide a comfortable, safe experience. We want all patients to have successful treatment outcomes. One way we help achieve good therapy results is through root canals. Root canal treatment is an amazing restorative therapy. Despite its bad image, the procedure can help you tremendously.
This restorative dental procedure is essential to save a tooth. It targets the infection that develops at the nerve. Not undergoing a root canal, if needed, will only worsen the tooth damage problem. If the degree of damage or infection is severe, the root may die. This infection leads to decaying tissue that can cause excruciating throbbing pain.
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What Exactly Is A Root Canal Procedure?
In the past, the only available option for patients with severe tooth decay was removal. Now, with dental technique advancements, a damaged tooth can be saved and restored.
During the root canal, the infected pulp is suctioned out. Next, the canal is filled, and a crown is placed on top of the tooth. Root canal therapy eliminates all of the pain a patient previously experienced. You will now be able to chew on the repaired tooth without any issue.
How Do I Know A Root Canal Is Needed?
Having a tooth infection is the leading cause to need a root canal. Common symptoms of an infected tooth are:
- Tooth discoloration
- Intense toothache pain (especially with the application of pressure, such as chewing)
- Prolonged sensitivity/discomfort in response to hot or cold temperatures. Even after removal of the hot or cold stimulus
- Swelling and tenderness of the surrounding gums
- A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums, dental abscess
What Benefits Come With The Procedure?
Root canals come with a plethora of great benefits. For starters, it will provide tooth pain relief. The procedure itself addresses the cause of your pain-causing tooth infection. Second, treatment will help save and preserve your tooth. Root canal therapy will protect your tooth from extraction. When left untreated, an infected tooth will weaken and kill the nerve. This infection will weaken your tooth, leaving it susceptible to fracture.
Do I Need A Root Canal If My Pain Went Away?
When patients delay root canal treatment, they notice the pain subsides. This absence of pain means that the bacterial infection has killed off the pain-sensing nerve. The tooth infection can be spreading to other nearby teeth. Also, the infected tooth is now weak and needs strengthening. To prevent further complications, contact our office to schedule an immediate appointment.
Will My Insurance Cover The Cost?
Our Desert Springs Dental Office accepts many insurances. Every plan and patients coverage will differ. To find out what the exact costs, if there are any out of pocket costs, call our office today. We always verify insurance for full transparency.
If you think you may need to undergo this restorative dental procedure, please contact Shodhan Dentistry as soon as possible. Dr. Shodhan has the skills and qualifications to help improve your oral health.
Please call (760) 251-2666 to make an appointment. We serve many areas within close distance to Desert Hot Springs. Our dental office is conveniently near Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Coachella Valley.
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