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Root Canals

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the pulp of the tooth. The pulp is made up of nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels.

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About Root Canals (Endodontics)

A root canal is performed when the soft inner part of a tooth, known as the pulp, is injured, becomes inflamed, or infected. The crown of the tooth — the part you can see above your gums — can remain intact even if the pulp is dead. Removing injured or infected pulp is the best way to preserve the structure of the tooth.
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Common Reasons For A Root Canal

If you have an infected tooth, you may need root canal treatment to clear out the infection. You can have infected teeth without symptoms. When you have symptoms, they may include:

Tooth pain that doesn’t go away

Lots of things make your teeth hurt. But pain that’s deep in a tooth or that spreads to your jaw, face or other teeth may mean you have an infection.

Pressure hurts

If your tooth hurts when you eat or touch it, it may mean something damaged the nerves around your tooth pulp.

Swollen gums

If you have an infected tooth, your gums may swell or feel tender.

Pimple on your gums

Infected teeth can create pimples or boils on your gums that ooze smelly pus.

Swollen jaw

Your jaw may swell from pus that doesn’t drain away from your infected tooth.

Discolored tooth

Tooth pulp infection keeps blood from getting to your tooth. That makes your tooth turn dark.

Loose tooth

Pus from infected tooth pulp can soften the bones supporting your tooth, making your tooth feel loose.

How is a root canal performed?

A root canal is performed in a dental office. When you arrive for your appointment, a technician will escort you to a treatment room, help you get situated in a chair, and place a bib around your neck to protect your clothes from stains.

Before: Infection

After: Root Canal

What happens during root canals?

During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist removes the inflamed pulp. Then they clean and disinfect the inside of your tooth and place a filling on your tooth to seal the space.
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Your provider injects anesthesia to numb your infected tooth and nearby gum. If you have dental anxiety, your provider may give you medications to help you relax. The medication may make you feel drowsy, which means you won’t be able to drive right after your treatment.

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Next, your provider places a thin, flexible piece of rubber over your infected tooth and nearby gums. This is a dental dam that keeps your tooth dry during treatment.

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They drill a tiny hole in your tooth’s crown so they can get to your tooth pulp.

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Then, they use tiny dental instruments to remove nerves, blood vessels and tissues inside your tooth pulp.

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After clearing out pulp, your provider cleans and disinfects your pulp chamber and root canals.

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Next, they fill the empty pulp chamber and root canals with a flexible, rubbery dental material called gutta-percha.

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Your provider then seals your tooth with a temporary dental filling. The seal keeps bacteria from getting into your tooth.

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In the last step, your provider places a dental crown on your treated tooth. Dental crowns protect your teeth and restore your bite — the way your teeth fit together when you bite down. Dental crowns are typically made to order, so it may be two or three weeks before this last step happens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

More frequent questions about this dental service
How Painful Is A Root Canal?
While root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful, most people report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed.
What Are The Signs That A Root Canal Is Needed?

Sometimes no symptoms are present; however, signs you may need a root canal include:

  • Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
  • Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (after the hot or cold has been removed)
  • Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth
  • Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
  • A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
How Successful Are Root Canals?
Root canal treatment is highly successful; the procedure has more than a 95% success rate. Many teeth fixed with a root canal can last a lifetime.
Will I Have Discomfort After The Procedure Is Done?
You may have some tenderness or mild discomfort when biting down for a few days following your treatment. You can take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen to relieve any discomfort you feel. We recommend chewing on the other side of your mouth until a permanent restoration, such as a crown, is placed on top of the treated tooth.
Can I Do Anything To Avoid Future Root Canals?
Yes! You should avoid eating foods high in sugar and drinking acidic beverages to help protect your teeth from decay. Additionally, you should visit your dentist at least once per year so we can examine and clean your teeth. We also highly recommend wearing a custom-made mouth guard whenever you’re playing sports or doing anything that poses a risk of injury to your teeth.
How do I take care of myself after a root canal?

Your tooth and gums go through a lot during a root canal. You can help them heal by:

  • Eating soft foods for the first few days after treatment. (Think well-cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, smoothies and yogurt).
  • Avoid chewing on your treated tooth if you’re waiting on your permanent crown.
  • If you smoke, try to take a break after your root canal because smoking makes it harder for your tooth to heal.
  • Brushing your teeth after every meal and flossing once a day.
  • Using an antibacterial mouthwash to keep germs at bay.

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