At Wright Street Dental Clinic, we may be able to help Cloverdale patients save their natural teeth with root canal treatment.
What Is a Root Canal?
Deep inside each tooth is soft tissue called pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels that help keep your tooth alive and healthy. When pulp becomes infected or severely damaged, it can cause excruciating pain and lead to serious complications if not treated. Root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, thoroughly cleans the inside of your tooth and seals it to prevent future problems.
Signs You Might Need Root Canal Treatment
Your body has ways of telling you when something's wrong. Watch for these warning signals:
- Severe tooth pain that worsens when biting down or applying pressure
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Discolouration of a tooth, particularly darkening to grey or black.
- Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums, sometimes accompanied by a small bump or recurring pimple.
- Persistent bad taste or recurring abscesses may indicate a bacterial infection that won't resolve without professional treatment.
Why a Root Canal Instead of Extraction?
Many patients ask why we don't simply remove the problematic tooth. The answer is simple: Nothing replaces your natural tooth quite like your natural tooth. Root canal therapy aims to maintain your original tooth structure, allows for proper chewing function and prevents neighbouring teeth from shifting.
Today's root canal therapy is nothing like you may have experienced in decades past. Advanced anaesthetics help ensure you remain comfortable throughout treatment. Many patients are surprised to find the procedure no more complex than receiving a large filling.
Your Cloverdale Dental Team Is Here to Help
Ready to address your dental concerns? Contact Wright Street Dental Clinic today to arrange your consultation. Don't let tooth pain control your life when comfortable, effective treatment is a phone call away.