Oakville Root Canal Therapy
Comprehensive Endodontic Care in Oakville, ON
Have you been suffering from intense oral pain?
Stop letting your oral pain take control of your life. Oral pain could be resulting from a couple of different things, including an infected tooth. This can occur from poor dental hygiene, leaving a cavity untreated, or suffering from trauma resulting in a cracked or broken tooth. This leaves room for bacteria to continue to grow and reach the center of the tooth called the pulp.
Once the pulp becomes infected, the pain will intensify since it consists of nerve endings and blood vessels. Our experienced dentists offer the best root canal therapy in Oakville. Call us today.
Root canal treatments done timely, can help you save your infected tooth.
Professional Root Canal Treatment in Oakville, ON
When patients hear the term “root canal treatment” or “endodontic therapy” they often associate it with a lot of pain, but this isn’t an accurate depiction. Root canal therapy has the complete opposite effect – it takes away your pain! During your appointment in Oakville, we’ll explain the procedure clearly to you from beginning to end so you know exactly what we’re going to do, but generally, we’ll supply you with local anesthesia and, from there, drill into the infected tooth to remove the infection.
Once the damaged pulp is removed, it can be sealed with a white composite resin material. Depending on how bad the infection was, you may be administered antibiotics before having the tooth sealed.
That’s it! It’s not as scary as you thought! If you’re still nervous about the procedure (or any other procedure/appointment), we gladly offer sedation services in a few different forms. Nitrous oxide (also referred to as laughing gas) is an invisible and odourless gas that’s administered through a mask. It will make you feel relaxed and stress-free shortly after being administered and once the procedure is complete and the mask is removed, you’ll feel back to normal in no time.
We also have oral medication available that should be taken an hour before your procedure is scheduled. We are dedicated to ensuring every patient is 100% comfortable during every appointment. To our root canal specialists your health and wellbeing come first and foremost.
Endodontic Care: Root Canal Therapy & Extraction
In some cases, the natural tooth may be too badly damaged to save, therefore, we’ll extract it. This is the best-case scenario especially if the tooth is broken. We’ll replace it, once you’ve healed, with a customized dental crown. Dental crowns, often made from porcelain, replace a whole tooth and look and feel completely natural.
Porcelain is a very durable and stain-resistant material, recommended by root canal specialists. Heal time will vary per patient, but typically you may feel discomfort for the next few days. We’ll offer advice on how to handle any discomfort and what foods to stick to until you’re back to normal. If you’re waiting for a permanent dental crown, this may take a couple of weeks while the lab creates your customized replacement tooth!
Signs You Need Root Canal Therapy
Most people may not want to admit they need a root canal treatment because they associate it with severe pain, but this isn’t the case. It’s no different than having a cavity filled which is a very simple and minimally invasive procedure. If you have the following symptoms, please contact us today so our endodontist can discuss a root canal treatment plan and endodontic treatment with you:
- Severe tooth pain and sharp pain, especially when pressure is applied
- Tooth discoloration (noticeably darker)
- Intense sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swelling in nearby gums
- Pimple or pus on gums
The sooner you undergo Root Canal Procedure and Therapy in Oakville, ON the likelier you are to save the tooth. If an infection is left untreated, it can spread to surrounding teeth and even into your bloodstream. Root canals have a bad reputation, but our Shore Side Dentistry dedicated dentists team in Oakville, ON can guarantee you’ll leave the dental office feeling much more relieved after your treatment! Once the inside of your tooth is removed and sealed, you’ll feel back to normal in no time. Contact us to improve your oral health with our dental procedures and dental treatments in Oakville, ON!