Root Canal Treatment Winthrop
Repairing Your Teeth with Greater Ease
Endodontic therapy, more commonly known as root canal treatment, is performed on an unhealthy, infected nerve of a tooth. When decay or facial trauma results in an infection around the root of your tooth, endodontic therapy treats the problem before bacteria can cause further damage. If left untreated, the infection can spread and result in immense pain, oftentimes necessitating extraction of the tooth. Fortunately, today’s modern technology makes it possible to perform root canal treatment in a way that is no less comfortable than the process of placing a filling. Our in-house endodontist, Dr. Andrea Shah, is also here to make sure your natural tooth remains firmly in place by providing the safest, most precisely targeted treatment while also ensuring your comfort from beginning to end. If you need further information about root canals, call us to schedule an appointment today.
Why Choose Brooks Dental for Root Canal Treatment?
- Dr. Andrea Shah is a Highly Skilled Endodontist on Staff
- Dental Team Prioritizes Patients’ Comfort & Needs
- Advanced CBCT Scanner Used to Assist in Precise Treatment Planning
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal, also known as endodontic treatment, is a procedure that is performed on the damaged or infected nerve of a tooth. To prevent tooth extraction, our in-house endodontist, Dr. Andrea Shah, can perform a root canal to alleviate serious pain caused by infection, providing you with a healthy tooth again. This type of procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth – the pulp, cleaning the remaining structure, and sealing the tooth with the biocompatible filling – gutta-percha – to prevent further infection or injury. It has a high success rate and effectively eliminates the underlying cause of pain, which is infection.
Effective Root Canal Therapy
During root canal treatment, Dr. Shah will anesthetize the affected tooth and surrounding area for optimal comfort. She will then enter through the crown of the tooth through a small opening and clear out any diseased tissue within the canal(s) of the tooth as well as remove the infected pulp, which is where the infection exists. The resultant cavity will then be filled with a biocompatible material known as gutta-percha before the tooth is sealed to prevent future damage. After a few weeks, Dr. Shah will place a custom-made crown over the tooth to restore its full form and function.
How Do I Know if I Need Root Canal Treatment?
There are a variety of symptoms associated with an infection deep within the root of a tooth. The most common are:
- Sensitivity to cold or hot temperatures
- Pain when pressure is applied to a certain tooth
- A persistent pimple/swelling on the gums
- Swelling, throbbing, or a dull ache surrounding a particular area
- Pain that radiates from the jaw up to the ear
- Chronic bad breath
- A tooth that grows darker (usually dull gray)
Schedule Your Appointment Today
It is important to remember that not all root infections present noticeable symptoms. This is why routine checkups with our team at Brooks Dental are so vital to your continued oral health. If you think you may be suffering from a root canal infection, please do not hesitate to contact our dental office to schedule a visit with Dr. Andrea Shah.