Root Canal Therapy

Hearing the phrase ‘root canal therapy’, you might get concerned about the discomfort or pain, but in today’s age, root canal therapy is nothing but an effective and safe way to minimize tooth pain and save the decaying tooth. Often known as endodontic therapy, root canal therapy emphasizes the soft tissue inside the tooth filled with blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. Treating this pulp allows for restoring the affected tooth health.

What is a Root Canal Therapy?

The innermost layer of your tooth known as the tooth pulp can be treated with root canal therapy or in more medical terms, endodontic therapy. Previously, the fate of an affected tooth pulp would be nothing but to get rid of the tooth but now with endodontic treatment, we at Goldfields Family Dental can save both the tooth and your smile!

When Do You Need a Root Canal?

Your oral health is a sensitive and vital part of your overall health, so it’s important to address issues with it as soon as possible. Here are several signs that point to the need for a root canal-

Severe persisting pain of the tooth that increases with chewing or touching
Toothache while biting food that lingers
Tooth pain from having both hot and cold food
Swelling of gums, otherwise known as an abscess
A darkened hue of the tooth indicates pulp damage
Damaged or cracked tooth that can lead to bacteria infusion in the pulp

How Long Does it Take to Recover?

It is important to avoid eating using the treated tooth till the dental crown is placed. There are further maintenance and care instructions that we at Goldfields Family Dental will help you out with, don’t hesitate to contact us if you need the therapy!