Do You Need a Root Canal?
If you have a tooth that is decayed, cracked, chipped, or has experienced multiple dental procedures or trauma, a root canal may the best way of saving that tooth. Common symptoms that point towards a patient requiring a root canal include increased sensitivity to hot or cold, discoloration, gum swelling, and tenderness. Without treatment, pulp damage can also lead to bone loss, drainage problems, and swelling.
What Does a Root Canal Involve?
Root canals start with a deep cleaning of the inside of the tooth to remove bacteria, decayed nerve tissue and debris. A hole is drilled into the tooth so the dentist can reach the inside with a root canal file. After cleaning, the tooth is sealed and then filled at a later appointment. A root canal procedure will restore the health of your tooth and prevent future infection and contamination.
Are Root Canals Painful?
Many people believe that a root canal is a painful procedure. However, most patients say that having a root canal is no more painful than other dental procedures. If desired, you can take anti-inflammatory pain medications to reduce pain after a root canal. Root canal procedures have a success rate of over 95 percent and are a permanent solution to decaying teeth. Contact Manlius Dental Group in Manlius if you think you may need a root canal.
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