Root Canal to the Rescue

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People often shudder at the term “root canal”, but in reality, it’s a dental treatment that can save an infected tooth and give you back the ability to talk, smile, and eat comfortably again. Here at Mindful Dental, your Chicago dentists use advanced techniques and technologies to make root canals easier than you might imagine.

Do I Need a Root Canal?

Root canals can rescue some severely infected teeth. The deepest part of the tooth, the pulp, is where the nerves and blood vessels reside. If this part of the tooth becomes infected, the infection can spread into the jawbone without a root canal. Symptoms of a deeply infected tooth include:

  • Severe tooth pain when eating (chewing and biting)
  • Extreme sensitivity to heat or cold
  • Pussy lesions on the gums below the affected teeth
  • Swelling, redness, and pain in the jaw area near the tooth
  • Painful, red, swollen gum tissue
  • A cracked or discolored tooth that stands out visually from nearby teeth
  • A permanent tooth that becomes loose
  • Tooth pain that spreads into the jaw or face.

If you have any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately for assistance.

How Does a Root Canal Work?

If our dentists in Chicago determine that a root canal is your best option, we will completely numb the affected area so that you remain comfortable throughout the treatment. Then we will drill into the infected tooth, remove all infected tissue, and completely sterilize the tooth. We then refill the tooth with gutta-percha, a rubbery substance that stabilizes and protects it from the inside. We will top the tooth with a filling and place a protective, temporary crown over the tooth at this point. During a subsequent appointment, we will place a permanent crown that matches your other teeth over the tooth.

Don’t Wait: Visit the Dentists Chicago Relies on for Root Canals

Root canal treatment can actually save your smile, so if you experience any troubling dental symptoms, schedule an appointment with us here at Mindful Dental right away. We can help you get the dental treatment you need to smile, eat, and talk confidently again.