What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?

Tooth infections can happen to anyone. The important thing is to act quickly and get treatment. Your Hamden, Connecticut dentist may recommend a root canal procedure for a severely infected tooth. Contrary to popular opinion, root canals are not painful procedures. At Pearl Dental Care, Hamden, Connecticut, Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl use local anesthesia for this procedure to give you a comfortable, painless treatment. Knowing what to expect from root canal treatment can help reduce any fear or anxiety you may have about this procedure.

What are the Steps in Root Canal Therapy?

The first step is a thorough oral exam to determine the state of your oral health. Your Hamden dentists will examine your mouth, teeth, and gums for signs of decay, paying close attention to painful tooth issues. We’ll take X-rays to diagnose oral infections and determine the extent of damage an infection has caused to a tooth. A root canal may be recommended to save the tooth if the infection has reached the pulp and tooth roots. Your Hamden dentist will discuss this procedure with you and schedule a date for treatment.

On the date of your treatment, we will take the following steps for your procedure:

• Your Hamden dentist will numb the area to be treated, so you feel no pain during your procedure.
• We’ll prepare an opening into your infected tooth to access the infected pulp and nerves.
• We’ll then cleanse and disinfect your tooth and root canals to eliminate the rest of the infection.
• Once the tooth is clean, your Hamden dentist will seal it with a special filling called gutta-percha. This filling will protect your tooth from reinfection.
• After the tooth is filled, we’ll cover it with a dental crown to reinforce its structure so you can continue to use it for biting and chewing.

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Root Canal Near Me in and around Hamden, Connecticut

Root canals are a safe and effective way to treat severely decayed teeth and restore their usefulness. To schedule a consultation with Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl, for a root canal procedure, contact Pearl Dental Care, Hamden, Connecticut, at (203) 285-8245.