Root Canal Treatment
New Patient? Let’s get started!
Call the office now to book an appointment at (403) 210-5050 or toll free at (888) 978-2853. You may also fill out our contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
Root Canal Treatment in NW Calgary
Reliable root canal treatments
Patients with root canal issues often come to our dental clinic with reports of extreme discomfort and pain. In some cases, a root canal is diagnosed without any painful symptoms. Our dentists will examine your tooth to determine if a root canal treatment is necessary and discuss your options.
One of the main concerns with root canal treatments is that they are painful and uncomfortable, however, this is a common misconception. With the latest technology, the procedure is quick, generally pain-free, and safe. Keep in mind that this treatment is meant to save your natural tooth, prevent more serious dental problems, and ease long-term pain. Any discomfort you may feel after a root canal procedure is mild and temporary. If you are feeling anxious about the procedure, we are happy to discuss options that will help you feel more relaxed during the procedure.
Our team of experienced dentists recommend a root canal treatment to save a decayed, diseased, or injured tooth. While there are effective tooth restoration options, we always opt for preserving your natural teeth when possible.
Our Root Canal Services
What is a Root Canal Treatment?
When the nerve of your tooth becomes infected, a successful root canal treatment lets you keep the tooth, rather than having to pull it out. Keeping your tooth helps to prevent bone loss, as well as your other teeth from drifting out of line, causing jaw problems. Saving a natural tooth avoids having to replace it with an artificial tooth.
What is root canal treatment? Root canal treatment, also known as root canal therapy or endodontic treatment, is the process of removing infected, injured or dead pulp from your tooth. The space inside the hard layer of each tooth is called the root canal system. When bacteria (germs) enter your tooth through deep cavities or cracks, you tooth can become abscessed. An abscessed tooth is a tooth with an infection in the pulp. If pulp becomes infected, it needs to be removed. An abscessed tooth may cause pain, swelling and/or headache, or it may be completely asymptomatic. If left untreated, an abscessed tooth can cause serious health problems.
Who does this procedure?
Your dentist may do the root canal treatment or refer you to an endodontist (for complicated cases such as root canal re-treatments, a tooth with curved/twisted roots or canals otherwise difficult to access, or a tooth with calcified canals, etc.). An endodontist is a dentist who specialises in dentistry concerned with the treatment of the dental pulp or nerve of the tooth (i.e. the inside of the tooth).
Restoration after Root Canal Treatment
After a root canal treatment, your tooth has to be restored (fixed) to look, feel and work as much like a natural tooth as possible. If an endodontist performed your root canal treatment, he or she will fill the opening of the tooth with a temporary filling and send you back to your dentist for final tooth restoration. Your dentist will use a permanent filling, and in most cases a crown, to restore your tooth. The choice of restoration will depend on the strength of the part of the tooth’s structure that is left. A back tooth will likely need a crown because chewing puts a great deal of force on back teeth. If there is not enough of the tooth left, posts may be used to help support the crown.
What else should I know?
Root canal treatment may be done in one or two appointments. After root canal treatment, your tooth may be tender for the first week or two. Bad pain or swelling are not common; if this happens, call your dentist or endodontist. You can still get a cavity or gum disease after a root canal. Root canal treatment does not protect your tooth from other types of damage. With proper care and regular dental visits, the tooth could last as long as your other teeth. There are some cases where everything possible has been done to save a tooth and still the tooth must be extracted (pulled).
Frequently Asked Questions
Most root canals are covered by dental insurance, so we recommend reviewing your dental benefits to see what’s included. Our team is happy to help you calculate the costs and work with your insurance provider to ensure you get the most out of your coverage!
Copyright 2012 – 2024 Brentwood Village Dental | All Rights Reserved