Save Your Smile with Pain-Free Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is a vital procedure designed to save teeth that are severely damaged or infected. At Moment Dental Round Rock, we know that the thought of a root canal can be daunting, but our experienced dental team is committed to ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. This treatment effectively removes infection, relieves pain, and helps preserve your natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction.
Using advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology, our team ensures a precise and efficient procedure that restores your dental health and helps you regain your confident smile. Whether you're dealing with severe toothache, sensitivity, or swelling, our qualified dentists in Round Rock, TX are here to guide you through every step of your root canal treatment, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience.
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal, also called endodontic therapy, is a procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth. The pulp consists of nerves and blood vessels that can become infected due to untreated cavities, trauma, or extensive dental work. By removing the infected pulp, the tooth can be saved and further infection prevented, helping you preserve your natural teeth and avoid more invasive treatments like extractions or implants.
When Is a Root Canal Necessary?
A root canal is often needed when the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or severely damaged. Common signs that you may need a root canal include:
- Persistent tooth pain, spontaneous or unprovoked
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swollen or tender gums
- Facial swelling
- Darkening of the tooth
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to schedule an appointment promptly. Early treatment can help save your tooth and prevent further complications.
Types of Root Canals
- Standard Root Canal: This is the most common type of root canal procedure. It involves cleaning, shaping, and filling the root canals to eliminate infection and preserve the tooth.
- Root Canal Retreatment: If a tooth previously treated with a root canal becomes reinfected or develops new issues, a retreatment procedure may be necessary. This involves reopening the tooth, removing the old filling material, and addressing the new infection.
- Apicoectomy: If a standard root canal doesn’t fully resolve the infection, an apicoectomy is performed. This procedure involves removing the tip of the tooth’s root and any surrounding infected tissue, followed by sealing the area with a root-end filling.
- Pediatric Pulpotomy: For children’s baby teeth with infected pulp, a pulpotomy involves removing the infected pulp from the pulp chamber while leaving the healthy pulp in the roots. A stainless steel crown is placed on the tooth to preserve it until the adult tooth emerges.