Root Canal Treatment in Scottsdale, AZ
Do hot or cold foods and drinks ever bother you? Have you ever bit down and felt pain or simply experienced oral discomfort for seemingly no reason at all? Answering yes to any of these questions could indicate that there is an underlying problem and, perhaps, root canal treatment might be necessary. Root canals have received negative reviews due to hearsay about treatment in years past. However, newer technology and techniques have greatly improved this view. Modern root canal therapy is a minimally invasive procedure, and most patients report little to no discomfort at all. Be assured that today’s endodontic treatment can be done smoothly and with ease for the patient. Scottsdale residents who may require treatment can turn to Dr. Jeffrey D. Clark and his expert team at Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry Excellence. We’ll evaluate your tooth and, if necessary, refer you to an endodontic specialist.
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that goes by a number of different names, including endodontic treatment and sometimes just root canal in casual language. The procedure is necessary to save a tooth with an infection that occurs due to deep decay, or sometimes from a crack or an accident. Therapy requires the infected pulp to be removed, and the infected area cleaned, shaped, and filled. Left untreated, the infection will lead to loss of the tooth, and it can spread to the surrounding bone as well.
What Symptoms Indicate You May Need Root Canal Treatment?
- Heightened sensitivity to hot or cold
- Sensitivity that lingers for more than 30 seconds
- Acute dental pain while chewing
- Tooth pain that keeps you up or wakes you up
- Graying or other discoloration of a tooth
- Swollen gums in an area surrounding the tooth
What Does Endodontic Treatment Entail?
Modern endodontic treatment has a high rate of success. Most teeth can be saved, and those saved teeth can last a patient a lifetime. The first step is to make an opening in the crown in order to reach the pulp chamber. After removing the pulp, your endodontic specialist in Scottsdale will disinfect the root canal. After cleaning, the root canal will be sealed in order to ensure that it remains bacteria-free. A temporary filling may be necessary until the final restoration is performed. Premolars and molars often require a dental crown.
Your root canal treatment will be performed by an endodontist, which you’ll usually be referred to by Dr. Clark, your primary dentist. After treatment, your tooth may require a healing period. Once healed, you’ll return to Dr. Clark to have a new crown made and your smile beautified. At our office in Scottsdale, we offer CEREC same-day crowns, which deliver a natural and lasting look in just a single visit.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Be mindful that you only get one set of permanent teeth. If you let an infection fester and eventually lose that tooth, not only do you subject yourself to unnecessary pain, but you’ll have to get an artificial replacement. Jeffrey D. Clark, DDS, is a skilled, experienced dentist in Scottsdale who will do everything possible to save your tooth, including referring you to an expert endodontist he knows and trusts. Once the root canal treatment is complete, you can return to Scottsdale Cosmetic Dentistry Excellence to have your restoration completed. Call us at 480 585 1853, and we’ll get you in for a visit as soon as possible.
