Root Canal Procedure In The North Olmsted Area
An aching tooth may be telling you it's time to talk to a professional about a root canal procedure. In the past, this was considered a painful procedure, but advances in the field of dentistry have taken a lot of the sting out of this type of procedure. The pain caused by the inflamed tooth is typically far more intense than the mild ache you may feel for a few days afterwards. The follow-up aftercare we provide at Sikora Family Dentistry is focused on ensuring the original infection doesn't come back.
Reasons Root Canal Procedures Are Needed
Each tooth has living tissue called pulp inside of it, and when that pulp gets infected or inflamed, your dentist might recommend a root canal.
- To begin the procedure, your dentist may put you on antibiotics for a few days to get rid of the infection before doing the procedure.
- You're then given a local anesthetic to completely numb the area. This ensures you feel no pain or even mild discomfort during the procedure.
- Your dentist then drills a tiny hole in the inflamed tooth and goes in through the hole to clean dead cells and anything else that could cause be causing the infection.
- A permanent filling is used to close the hole.
- A crown is placed over the whole tooth after all the swelling has subsided.
Symptoms You May Need To Have a Root Canal
While only a dental professional can determine if you need to have this procedure performed, there are some common symptoms that may indicate you need to have a root canal. The symptoms include:
- Sharp tooth pain when you eat or touch the affected tooth
- Lingering discomfort after you expose the tooth to something cold or hot
- Tooth discoloration
- Swollen gums around the affected tooth
- A pimple near the spot that hurts the most at the base of the affected tooth
Contact Us Today
The staff at Sikora Family Dentistry understands you may be nervous about visiting us for tooth pain, so we're here to give you all the information you need while providing you with skilled, professional dental care. Call us today at (440) 779-8730 to schedule an appointment, or enter your information in our online appointment request form to get started right away.