What to Expect: Root Canal Therapy

Posted by Dental Centre of Conroe

womanwonderingheadbandConcerned about root canal therapy because you have heard a wide variety of rumors and stories from friends? The great news is that you have absolutely nothing to worry about (except maybe that some of your friends have been making up little white lies!). Fortunately, root canals provide patients with an extraordinarily convenient, effective way to save a problematic, infected tooth. What’s this mean? It means you don’t need to resort to a tooth extraction and the subsequent need for a tooth replacement solution. You will save time, comfort, and money by allowing us to treat the existing problem. Ready to learn more about what to expect from treatment? Consider the following:

Expect Comfort

You should expect a comfortable treatment. We recognize that you may find this hard to believe but, in fact, all restorative treatments are completely comfortable at our practice. First, you should note that we always begin by numbing your affected tissues, which will include your infected tooth as well as the nearby tissues. For patients who feel particularly anxious about root canal therapy who require additional numbing, or who simply experience dental anxiety, we offer sedation dentistry options like oral sedation or IV sedation.

The Step-by-Step Info You Want

Knowing what you should expect from your root canal therapy can help you feel more relaxed about your upcoming visit. The steps are straightforward and easy to understand, including the following:

  • We will first assist you in feeling completely comfortable
  • We will need to make a small opening in your tooth
  • To address the infection and save your tooth, we will access and remove the dental pulp from the small access point
  • Once your tooth is cleaned out, we will seal the roots with a clean substance similar to rubber called gutta percha
  • Your sealed tooth may then receive a filling
  • We will cover your tooth with a dental crown to restore its structure, so you may use it for complete daily function

ABOUT YOUR CONROE, TX DENTIST:

The Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS delivers distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, Houston, The Woodlands, Montgomery, Willis, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, contact us by calling (936) 441-4600.