Root Canal Treatment
Dental root canal treatment is a procedure that is used to save a tooth that has been damaged by decay or infection. The goal of the procedure is to remove the infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth, and to clean and seal the tooth so that it can continue to function normally.
Root canal treatment can be an effective way to stop tooth pain, and it can also help to prevent further damage to the tooth. If you are experiencing tooth pain, it is important to see a dentist so that they can determine the cause of the pain and provide you with the appropriate treatment. Root canal treatment may be recommended if the dentist determines that the pulp, or nerve tissue, of the tooth is damaged or infected.
During the root canal procedure, the dentist will first numbing the area around the tooth. They will then make an opening in the tooth so that they can access the pulp chamber. Once they have access to the pulp chamber, they will remove the damaged or infected tissue using special instruments. The chamber will then be cleaned and sealed.
Root canal treatment can be completed in one or two visits to the dentist, depending on the severity of the damage or infection. After the procedure is complete, you will likely need to have a crown (a cap) placed on the tooth to protect it from further damage.
If you are experiencing tooth pain, it is important to see our Naperville IL dentist so that we can determine the cause of the pain and provide you with the appropriate treatment. Root canal treatment may be recommended if our dentist determines that the pulp, or nerve tissue, of the tooth is damaged or infected.