Root Canal
Having an infected tooth can be miserable, not to mention dangerous for your mouth and overall health. Whether from injury or tooth decay, such infections are far from uncommon. But the good news is that with a root canal in Rialto at Baseline Dental, you can get a fast treatment. A root canal treatment not only relieves patients of painful symptoms, but stops the infection in its tracks and protects your dental health. If you are suffering from tooth pain or an infection, there is no time like the present to set up your appointment and get the care you need.
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What Is a Root Canal?
While we often call this treatment simply a “root canal,” it is actually a treatment for your tooth’s root canal. This inner part of the tooth includes the pulp, a bundle of nerves and blood vessels that keeps your tooth alive and well. A root canal treatment is ideal for when a the pulp of your tooth has become infected. Even though the procedure can sound scary or have an unpopular reputation, it is actually a routine treatment and quite comfortable.
The treatment works through two main steps:
- Clearing out the infected pulp & sanitizing the area
- Sealing the tooth to prevent future infection
In many ways, it is not all that different from getting a dental filling, and most patients report that it feels about the same. We provide local anesthesia during your treatment to ensure the area is numb, so you stay comfortable from start to finish.
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Do I Need a Root Canal?
The only way to know for sure if a root canal is right for you is to come into our office in Rialto and get a quick examination. But if you have an infected tooth, then a root canal will be crucial not only to getting symptom relief but in order to save your tooth. In short, if your tooth’s pulp in in bad shape, then you may need a root canal.
Common reasons patients might need a root canal include:
- Experiencing significant tooth decay from cavities
- Having had more than one dental treatment on a single tooth
- Deeper or more severe chips or cracks in the tooth
- Various injuries to the mouth or teeth
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If you notice any of the below, it may be time to come in for a root canal. Call us today to get fast relief, and even book emergency dental appointments in situations where the pain is severe.
- Persistent, sharp, and severe pain
- New or increased sensitivity to heat and cold
- Sudden change in tooth coloration
- Swollen, discolored, or bleeding gums
- Painful chewing
- Visible damage to a tooth (chips or cracks)
- Feeling of looseness to a tooth
After Your Root Canal
Recovering from a root canal is fast and almost always problem-free. Much like a cavity, there may be some soreness around the treated tooth, but this quickly goes away, often within a day. While a root canal solves the immediate problem, it will still be vital to continue with a good oral hygiene routine and your regular dental checkups. Tooth decay requires constant measures to prevent it, and there is always the chance it can pop up again. In these cases, your treated tooth could again experience problems. But with daily brushing and flossing, and regular dental cleanings, you should be able to stay on top of tooth decay and keep your smile bright and healthy.
We understand it can be tempting to put off dental treatment, since no one likes someone messing with their teeth. But putting off a root canal or other treatment almost always only leads to more pain and problems down the road. The sooner you get your affected teeth treated, the sooner you can get back to a pain-free smile. Modern techniques and technology now make even the once-feared root canal a simple and comfortable treatment that results is less pain, not more. Additionally, if your tooth suddenly stops hurting, this is actually a sign to come in for an appointment right away. It could mean that the infection has killed the nerves in your tooth and may spread, your body just cannot feel it anymore without those nerves.
If you have noticed any of the symptoms we mentioned, Baseline Dental is a phone call away and ready to help you get the relief you need. We even offer same-day appointments for when waiting simply is no longer an options. Call us today or use our online form to set up your appointment with our dental specialist and give your smile some love. We look forward to providing you with a comfortable, calm root canal in Rialto.
frequently asked questions
The root canal procedure rarely causes pain or discomfort due to local anesthesia. Modern local anesthetics are strong enough to completely block sensations at the procedure site even when a tooth is being pulled, let alone treated with a root canal. In fact, many patients notice significant relief immediately after the procedure compared to the pain they feel prior to it.
The price of root canal therapy depends on the extent of the infection or damage and on the location of the tooth, as the teeth at the back of your mouth have more than one canal and take longer to treat. If you pay out of pocket, the cost of root canal therapy ranges between $700 and $1,800. However, many dental insurance plans cover 50% to 80% of the total cost, as root canal is considered a medical necessity.
Root canal therapy can take between 40 and 90 minutes, depending on the severity of infection or damage and the location of the tooth. Teeth located at the back of the mouth have more than one canal and typically take longer to treat than front teeth.
Root canal therapy is aimed at saving teeth with extensive decay or cracked, chipped, and broken teeth. Typically, the procedure can save your tooth provided that you undergo it in time. Delaying the treatment can lead to the infection destroying too much of the tooth’s structure, making it impossible to treat. In such cases, the tooth is extracted. Also, teeth broken at the gumline can not be saved with root canal and are also removed.
Root canal therapy has a high success rate, and most successfully treated teeth survive for 10 years or longer. In many cases, placing a dental crown after root canal therapy can significantly increase the chances of the treated tooth surviving, as the crown reinforces the tooth and protects it from damage in the future.
A root canal therapy procedure will begin with your dentist administering a local anesthetic via injection in the gum. It takes just a couple of minutes for the anesthetic to take effect. Then, your dentist will access the inner chambers of the tooth through its crown to remove the infected pulp and clean the canals. Then, the tooth is filled with special biocompatible material and sealed. In some cases, a crown can be placed after the root canal procedure.
Most patients fully recover after root canal therapy within 5 to 10 days, depending on the extent and complexity of the procedure. In the first several days after root canal therapy, your tooth may be sensitive to hot and cold drinks and food, and there might be mild soreness or swelling at the procedure site. However, these symptoms gradually disappear as the recovery progresses and, in most cases, go away completely by days 7 to 10.
Depending on the extent of infection or damage, your dentist may opt for pulp capping, pulpotomy, or apicoectomy instead of root canal therapy. Additionally, if the tooth is severely damaged by infection or is broken at the gum line, it is likely to be extracted.
