Root Canals

Is a toothache keeping you up at night? That’s just one of many possible signs you need a root canal for an infected tooth. At Ayan Dentistry, our dentist in Naples, FL, will refer you to an Endodontist who performs this type of treatment when infections affect the inner part of a tooth.

How a Root Canal Can Save Your Tooth?

Worried that you might lose an infected tooth? That’s a possibility if it’s left untreated. But getting a root canal means you can keep your natural tooth instead of needing it pulled. This treatment clears away infected tissue from the pulp in the interior and reduces the risk of having an infection return.

How Do You Know If You Need a Root Canal?

That’s not easy to tell in some cases. But if you do have symptoms that a crack or cavity has reached the inner tissue in your tooth, you might experience:

• Toothaches that are more severe with pressure
• Increased pain and sensitivity to hot and cold
• Swelling in your gums and/or jaw
• Dark discoloration
• A pimple on your gums
• Discomfort in areas close to the tooth, like your ear or face

What to Expect During This Treatment?

Are you wondering how root canals in Naples, FL, are performed? At its core, this treatment involves eliminating infections and protecting teeth from additional ones.

During Your Appointment

Your Endodontist needs to access the interior of your tooth to remove decayed material. That involves making a small hole in the affected tooth, allowing access to and removal of all infected tissue.

The next step the specalist take is giving the inside part of your tooth a complete cleaning and disinfecting it to stop bacteria from causing more infections. After that, they fill your tooth and use a crown to cover it up and provide extra protection.

Recovering from a Root Canal

You’re likely to have some discomfort once the anesthesia starts to wear off — but it’s only temporary soreness. They will provide instructions on caring for your tooth so it heals, such as:

• Eating soft foods for a bit
• Not smoking
• No chewing with the affected tooth at first

Are Root Canals a Painful Treatment?

The actual procedure doesn’t hurt, since the area is numb. You can expect mild pain as the numbness goes away.

Set Up a Root Canal for a Healthier Tooth!

Do you have a deep crack or cavity in one of your teeth? When traditional treatments aren’t enough for it, our dentist at Ayan Dentistry can refer you to a specailist for all your root canal needs This type of treatment helps you keep your natural tooth while restoring it to a healthy condition!