When you don’t take proper care of your teeth, gums, and mouth, diseases and infections can cause pain and even decay of the teeth. If the decay becomes too advanced, the best treatment option may be an endodontic procedure such as root canal therapy. Success for this type of treatment occurs in more than 90% of cases. Unfortunately for some, this dreaded procedure does not always heal as planned, and retreatment may be necessary. If you need root canal therapy, or even a retreatment, you can rest easy knowing that at Avanti Dental Care, our restorative dentist will provide the most comfortable care for your Longmont root canal treatment.
Many people cringe when they hear the words “root canal”. However, what was once a painful, invasive procedure is now relatively pain-free, with non-surgical treatments available. Although the basic process and materials are still the same as the standard root canal procedure you may have come to fear, at our dentist office, we use advanced instrumentation, irrigation, and filling techniques for our root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve or pulp of a tooth is affected by decay or infection, or if there has been significant injury or trauma to the tooth. Symptoms of the infection are generally acute dental pain or sensitivity to hot, cold or percussion. Your Longmont root canal therapy will begin by our endodontist making an opening in the crown of the tooth or teeth. Then he will gently remove the infected or inflamed pulp from your tooth. After carefully shaping, sterilizing, and cleaning the inside of the canal, the opening is filled and sealed with a rubber-like compound. At the next appointment, usually a week later, the roots and the inside cavity of the tooth will be filled and sealed with special dental materials. A filling will be placed to cover the opening on top of the tooth. In addition, all teeth that have root canal treatment should have a crown (cap) placed. This will protect the tooth and prevent it from breaking, and restore it to its full function. Root canal therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.
Good oral hygiene practices and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your root canal therapy. However, if you require an endodontic retreatment due to improper healing or other complications of a previous endodontic treatment, then our restorative dentist would be happy to assist you. With the expertise of Avanti Dental Care, receiving Longmont root canal therapy no longer has to be an uncomfortable, frightening experience. You’ll leave our offices smiling, showing off your beautiful, well cared-for teeth!
