What should you do when you are suffering with pain and other symptoms due to an infected tooth? If you thought the answer was a tooth extraction, we at Cavalier Family Dental are pleased to let you know that you don't have to sacrifice one of your natural teeth, because root canal therapy is an effective non-surgical treatment with a success rate of about 90%.
Root canal therapy has been the victim of bad publicity. Movies and TV often portray it as something to be afraid of, but the truth is very different. Our
Westland root canal is what stops the pain. And because there have been significant advancements in the type of techniques performed, as well as the state-of-the-art equipment used in the treatment, we can assure you that it's nothing to be scared of. Most of our patients tell us that they experienced very little to no discomfort at all. Our Westland root canal is done under local anesthesia, so the area being worked on is numb. Our dentist then proceeds to remove the infected pulp and the nerve that is adjacent to it. Some teeth have one canal, and others have more than one. The canals are cleaned and disinfected, and then sealed. Sometimes it takes more than one visit to complete the work, and if that is the case then you will be fitted with a temporary crown between sessions. The final stage, after healing, is to take impressions and make a permanent crown; one that fits precisely. It is cemented to the tooth to restore it to full size and function once more.
If you have tooth pain, sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks, gum tenderness, or tooth discoloration, you may need our
Westland root canal. Call us immediately to be given a prompt appointment.
By Cavalier Family Dental
August 27, 2018
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