Root Canal Treatment

Dearborn & Brownstown Endodontics.

Root canal treatments are completed in one or two office visits, depending on the presence of infection and the required treatment plan. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth. With good oral hygiene, the restored tooth has the potential to last a lifetime.

What is an endodontist?

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Endodontists are root canal specialists. They are qualified dentists who have two additional years of education and specialized training in the care and treatment of tooth pulp and the inner parts of the tooth. If a root canal is required, a dentist often refers the patient to an endodontist for treatment.

Your endodontist will work closely with your dentist to improve your oral health and restore your natural teeth.

What is a root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment involves the removal of the diseased pulp along with the tooth's nerve (located within a tooth's root canal). The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of your tooth are then cleaned, medicated and sealed.  A dental crown or other restorative treatment is used to protect and strengthen the tooth.

What are some common symptoms?

You should come to see us ASAP if you experience any of these symptoms:

  • Tooth or gum pain, discoloration, or prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
  • A tooth that is tender when it is touched
  • A tooth abscess (pus enclosed in the tissues of the jawbone at the tip of an infected tooth)
  • Pus drainage in your mouth
  • Swelling or tenderness in the lymph nodes under your jaw
  • Sometimes an endodontic problem can exist without warning signs. In these cases, a Digital X-ray taken during a routine dental checkup will reveal the tooth damage.

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What happens after I am diagnosed?

After reviewing a Digital X-ray of your tooth, your endodontist will thoroughly examine your teeth, gums, and supporting bone structure, recommend a treatment plan, discuss it with you, and answer your questions.

If a root canal is needed:

  • A local anesthetic is applied to the affected tooth and surrounding area
  • A small, protective sheet called a "dental dam" is used to isolate the tooth to keep it clean and free of saliva during your procedure
  • An opening is made in the top of the tooth and your endodontist will remove the soft pulp and nerve and then shape the interior for filling
  • The root canal is cleaned, medicated, and filled with a rubber-like biocompatible material
  • A temporary filling is placed pending your return to your general dentist
  • Your general dentist will then place a permanent restoration, such as a crown, to protect the tooth

FAQs - Root Canal Treatment

When a tooth becomes infected, that infection can spread into the center of the tooth. This area is called the dental pulp. Inside of the dental pulp is the nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels. All of the sensitive areas of the tooth are contained here. As such, when the area becomes infected it can be incredibly painful, requiring immediate treatment. We can perform a root canal quickly on people living in and around the Dearborn area.

We work to help patients to feel comfortable during their root canal procedure by using sedation dentistry. We have a variety of ways that we can eliminate both discomfort and anxiety during a root canal. Whether a patient needs to take something ahead of time to relax or medication to numb the specific area that is being worked on, we can provide painless dentistry and help patients enjoy their dental treatments.

In the past, many people would need to have their teeth pulled if they became severely infected or the dental pulp became inflamed. Now, those same teeth can be saved by performing a root canal. This is a far better option because it keeps the natural tooth in place. This is important for the shape of the face because as teeth fall out the muscles in the face can start to sag. While this is not particularly common with the loss of one tooth, it is when several become infected and fall out. By treating and saving an infected tooth, we are helping to preserve our patients' facial structure.

CONTACT US

If you are interested in a dental appointment, please give us a call today.

Brownstown Phone:
(734) 675-8844

Dearborn Phone:
(313) 562-3388