The first step is to take a digital X-ray of your teeth in our Montgomery, AL office . The next thing your dentist will do is to apply local anesthesia to the treatment area. Once you are numb, the doctor will begin to drill out the damaged tooth. Then we will clean out the infected area and smooth it out. Once the infected materials are removed, we will fill the tooth with medicated dental filling material. Finally, we will build a custom dental crown to protect the tooth from further damage.
Root Canal in Montgomery, AL
Root canals have a reputation for being painful and unpleasant. However, with advances in anesthesia and dental processes, neither of these is true.
In fact, a root canal procedure in Montgomery, AL is designed to eliminate the pain of an infected tooth and usually doesn’t take much more time than an ordinary filling.
Common Symptoms for a Root Canal Procedure:
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Severe toothache pain.
- Sometimes no symptoms are present.
- Swelling and/or tenderness.
Root Canal FAQ
How long does a root canal take?
Typically, a root canal can take between 30 and 60 minutes.
How long does a root canal last?
Usually a root canal with last around 10-15 years, but there are other procedures that elongate the life of a root canal such as a crown.
How do you know if you need a root canal?
Our dentist might recommend a root canal if you have severe tooth sensitivity to heat and cold. You might also need a root canal if you feel pain when you bite down on food or chew it. If you have soreness or pain in the affected tooth, this might also indicate that you have damage to the pulp. If you have pain and other symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with eating and sleeping, that usually means your pulp’s been severely damaged.
Call Woodmere Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in Montgomery, AL today at (334) 258-8133 and ask us how our Montgomery dental exams and x-rays can brighten your smile and your day!
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