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Summit, NJ 07901
Many people are frightened by the idea of having root canal treatment performed. In truth, there is no need to fear this procedure; it is designed to put a stop to tooth pain, not cause it! When you have an infected tooth, you can count on our team at Liv Endodontics to do everything we can to save it while also helping you find relief from any discomfort. Reach out to us today if you think you may need a root canal treatment in Livingston soon.
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If you have infected or inflamed dental pulp (the soft tissue inside every tooth), it’s generally best to have root canal treatment performed as quickly as possible to give yourself the best chance of saving your tooth. Signs that you may need root canal treatment include:
Please call us if any of the symptoms above describe your situation.
For the sake of your comfort, the area around the tooth will be numbed. A dental dam will be placed in order to keep the tooth dry while it’s being worked on. Our team will then create an opening in the tooth so that the pulp ( nerve tissue) can be removed. Once the pulp is gone, the space inside the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned using the EdgePRO laser to ensure that no harmful bacteria remain. The tooth will then be re-filled and re-sealed. A crown will likely need to be placed in the near future to keep the tooth safe.
By performing root canal treatment, our team can help you find relief from the pain in your tooth. We can also stop the infection in the pulp from spreading, thus protecting the rest of your mouth from further issues. On top of that, saving a tooth means that you won’t need to have it extracted later, allowing you to continue enjoying the benefits that come with having a full set of natural teeth.
Back in the 1920s, a dentist named Dr. Weston Price claimed that his research proved that it was better to extract the tooth than perform a root canal. There was just one problem: the study he conducted was poorly designed. In fact, this theory has been disproven numerous times over the last several decades for that very reason. Simply put, root canals do NOT make you sick.
Pain is just one symptom of a severely damaged or infected tooth. Dark discoloration on the tooth and bleeding gums are also warning signs that root canal treatment is needed. So, don’t assume that just because you aren’t in pain that everything is fine!
If you need a few days to figure out the financial side of your care, request PTO, and arrange for someone to drive you home from your appointment, that’s perfectly fine! However, you shouldn’t wait much longer than that. If you do, then the root of the problem will continue to worsen to the point where the tooth can no longer be saved, and your surrounding teeth and gums are harmed.
Before the procedure, we will thoroughly numb your mouth so you don’t feel any pain. Of course, this is only temporary, so some soreness once you return home and the numbing agent wears off is to be expected. The good news is that there are several easy ways you can prevent this discomfort from becoming severe, like taking OTC pain medication as directed, placing a cold compress against the outside of your cheek, and sticking to soft foods.
Root canals can usually be prevented, yes! So, if you want to reduce the chances of you needing to come to our office for this emergency dental treatment (or any restorative dental treatment, for that matter) it’s important that you make caring for your smile a priority. That includes brushing for a full two minutes each time, flossing consistently, getting a dental checkup and cleaning semi-annually, and keeping your consumption of added sugar to a minimum.
No, antibiotics are not an adequate replacement for root canal treatment. That’s because – although this medication can eliminate infections in other parts of the body – it can’t address tooth infections.
Note: If you are scared of getting a root canal and want to discuss your other treatment options, don’t hesitate to let us know! We’d be happy to answer any questions you have, provide insight on the benefits of root canal therapy, and find out what we can do to make your experience at our office as positive and anxiety-free as possible.
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