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Why Do I Need A Root Canal | Root Canal Treatment

 Why Do I Need A Root Canal | Root Canal Treatment 

What is a root canal: 

A root canal procedure can be performed by either a dentist or endodontist. During root canal treatment, the dental provider will remove the infected pulp and nerve in the root of the tooth, clean and shape the inside of the tooth's root canal, and then fill and seal the inside of the tooth. Afterward, the dentist will place a crown on the tooth to protect and restore it to its original function. After the root canal treatment has occurred, the tooth is now dead. Blood supply has been cut off during the root canal procedure, which leads the tooth to die. The patient will no longer feel any pain in that treated tooth because the nerve tissue has been removed, and the infection has been eliminated. 

 

Why Do I Need a Root Canal: 

Root canals are needed when a tooth is badly decayed or seriously infected and the decay has reached the nerve of the tooth. To protect the tooth, the nerve and its surrounding tooth pulp are removed and the tooth is sealed shut. The interior of the tooth is left virtually impervious to future decay. Root Canal therapy is one of the most common dental procedures, and it's not anything to be afraid of. In fact, it's much more likely that it will relieve pain than cause it. 

 

How Long Do Root Canals Take: 

In general, any single root canal appointment will last somewhere between 30 and 60 minutes, but in more complicated cases, the dentist may need as long as an hour and a half. Root canal treatment time is determined by the type of tooth being treated and the number of root canals needed. Anterior teeth tend to be easier and quicker than posterior teeth, but all of that depends on the specific tooth and patient. 

If you are currently struggling with tooth pain, give the LADD Dental Group team a call today and experience the difference! 



 





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