Root Canal Therapy
Monroe Township, NJ
Saving Your Natural Teeth
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is a vital dental procedure aimed at saving a tooth that has suffered significant damage due to decay, infection, or trauma. This treatment involves the careful removal of the inflamed or infected pulp, which is the soft tissue located inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. After extracting the affected pulp, the dentist meticulously cleans and disinfects the tooth’s canals to eliminate any bacteria and infection.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout the process. Once the cleaning is completed, a temporary filling is placed in the tooth to protect it until a permanent restoration, such as a crown or filling, is applied. This treatment not only alleviates pain but also helps preserve your natural tooth, allowing you to maintain your smile and dental function.
Restoring Comfort & Function
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Preserves Natural Teeth
By removing infection and saving the tooth, root canal therapy allows you to retain your natural tooth, which is crucial for maintaining proper dental function and alignment.
Relieves Pain
The procedure addresses and eliminates the source of tooth pain and discomfort caused by pulp infection or damage, restoring comfort and functionality to your teeth.
Prevents Further Damage
Root canal therapy helps prevent the spread of infection to surrounding teeth and tissues, which can avoid more complex and costly dental issues in the future.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include severe toothache pain when chewing, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, discoloration of the tooth, and swollen or tender gums.
In most cases, a dental crown is recommended after root canal therapy to strengthen and protect the treated tooth from future fracture.
Most root canal procedures take between 60 to 90 minutes and can usually be completed in a single appointment.
