Root Canal Therapy
If your tooth has been damaged by trauma or severe tooth decay, you may be worried about losing it. While there are plenty of options out there to replace missing teeth and restore your smile, most people prefer to keep their natural teeth whenever possible.
Fortunately, our team at Leavitt Dentistry can work to save your tooth with root canal therapy. Our expert staff is committed to making the experience comfortable and convenient through their friendly and compassionate care.
Let’s take a closer look at how a root canal can preserve your smile.
Why Root Canals are Necessary
The inside of your tooth is known as the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. It lies beneath the dentin (the middle layer of the tooth), and provides sensation to help you protect your teeth against biting forces.
If the tooth has been damaged, whether from a cavity, decay, or crack, bacteria can invade the pulp and lead to infection. The symptoms of pulp infection include:
- Spontaneous pain
- Inflammation
- Persistent toothache
- Sensitivity to pressure
- Swelling in the gums or jaw
- Discoloration in the tooth
- Loose tooth
If a tooth has been infected, eventually the nerves and blood supply to the tooth will die, leading to severe discomfort. To eliminate infection and preserve a tooth that would otherwise be removed, Dr. Leavitt can perform a procedure known as root canal therapy.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
The root canal procedure includes the removal of the diseased pulp and the reshaping of the infected tooth’s root canal. Although this sounds painful, don’t be worried — at Leavitt Dentistry, we perform root canals with the help of modern anesthetic techniques, eliminating any discomfort you might feel. We also offer sedation options to those who would like a bit of extra help remaining calm and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Once the area is numb and you can’t feel a thing around the affected tooth, we open a small hole in the crown of the tooth, allowing us to access the pulp. After that, we carefully remove the infected pulp, including nerves, blood vessels, and other tissue. Next, we fill the empty space inside the tooth with a special dental material that seals the inside of the tooth, preventing re-infection.
The last step is covering the tooth with a dental crown. The crown provides added strength, restores your bite, and ensures no bacteria can enter the tooth. When properly restored, your tooth will function comfortably and effectively for years to come.
We are proud to perform root canal therapy right in our office, making this procedure more convenient than ever. You can get the care you need at our comfortable and familiar Leavitt Dentistry office, surrounded by the smiling faces of the staff you know and love.
If you would like more information about this procedure, don’t hesitate to contact our office at (208) 233-6900. We would love the opportunity to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have.
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Save Your Tooth with Root Canal Therapy at Leavitt Dentistry
If you’re suffering from a severe cavity, cracked tooth, or other dental damage and are worried about losing your tooth, there is hope. At Leavitt Dentistry, we can save your tooth with expert root canal therapy. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your appointment.
