Root Canal Treatment & Restoring Your Teeth's Health
What Is Root Canal Treatment and When Is It Necessary?
Root canal therapy (a root canal) is a common procedure at Watkin Dental Associates. A root canal is typically performed to treat and provide relief when tooth pulp is infected or damaged, restoring it to its natural function and appearance. Despite popular myths, a root canal is typically no more painful than filling a cavity.
A typical scenario in which a root canal may be necessary and recommended by our specialists is when a cavity is deep enough to become infected and spread to the nerves in the root of a tooth. If left untreated, a cavity this deep can become an abscess and in severe cases, lead to bone loss in your jaw as well as other health problems.
Another instance our doctors may recommend a root canal is if you have cracked or damaged teeth where your tooth’s nerves are exposed and at increased risk for infection.
Root Canal Procedure: Keeping Your Teeth Healthy
When we perform a root canal, we will clear your tooth’s canals of bacteria and infected tissue and then dry and seal them. Often, a crown is placed over your tooth for further protection. This can prevent infections from spreading to other areas and can help keep you and your smile healthy.
Root canal treatments are one of the most common dental procedures here at Watkin Dental in Fitchburg, MA, with nearly 16 million root canals are performed in the United States alone each year.
Don’t let root canal hearsay frighten you. Today, with safe and effective anesthesia, precise tools, and incredible imaging technology, a root canal helps relieve pain and ensure your oral health.
Root Canal Treatments in Fitchburg, MA at Watkin Dental
Our team is highly experienced in root canal treatment. Please, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask us.
If you are concerned about an issue with your teeth and you believe that a root canal may be the solution, please call us at (978) 345-6919 or email us to request a consultation.