A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Harlem Irving Family Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
I have been going to this dental office for year and I’ve truly had the best dental care. Dr Caron did some work on my teeth including a root canal and a crown placement and I barely felt anything a... Read More
I’m very happy. Aga did a really good job deep cleaning my tenth. Thank you Aga
Staff is extremely professional and kind. I was walked through the whole process of my procedures the whole visit and was always checked in on for my comfort. Onboarding as a new patient was fast and ... Read More
I have been going to this dental office for year and I’ve truly had the best dental care. Dr Caron did some work on my teeth including a root canal and a crown placement and I barely felt anything at all during procedure and was pain free afterwards. They are very gentle. Aga is my dental hygienist and is also very gentle and very detailed. She explains everything before, during and after the cleaning. I am never rushed in or out of the office. I highly recommend this office especially Aga as your DH.
I’m very happy. Aga did a really good job deep cleaning my tenth. Thank you Aga
Staff is extremely professional and kind. I was walked through the whole process of my procedures the whole visit and was always checked in on for my comfort. Onboarding as a new patient was fast and easy. Looking forward to returning for my cleanings!