Well, in truth, they can be a little scary, but it's often the anticipation that is the scariest. Root canals have become tinged by third-hand accounts and popular media, turned into cartoonish torture sessions that have nothing in common with the reality of the treatment. A root canal, from the perspective of sitting in the dentist's chair, is a little different from most other dental work. Instead of being a source of needless pain, as root canals are often portrayed, they are actually aimed at eliminating our discomfort and saving our teeth. We'll try to dispel some of the misconceptions below, but to learn more please get in contact with our Springfield, MA, professionals, Dr. Sunit Jain and Dr. Isha Sood of Globus Dental.
Pain Ending and Tooth Saving
Tooth pain is of the top reasons why many of us end up finding our way back into the dentist's office, even if we've been neglecting these visits. Sometimes, especially so. A root canal is what is typically prescribed when dealing with toothache as it can be the only way that can halt the pain while allowing us to preserve our tooth.
Root Canal Treatment in Springfield, MA
As we sit down for the procedure, after preliminary imaging tests and local anesthesia is applied, these are the typical steps our dentist takes when performing a root canal.
Access at the top of our tooth is created to remove the infected soft tissue at the center of our tooth and down through the canals of the roots. These are cleaned and shaped with special tools and are filled with a biocompatible material, then the rest of the tooth is also filled with a temporary filling and a post is often used for added support. It's on the next visit when the crown is finally cemented onto the tooth to restore its appearance and function.
Don't ignore that tooth pain any longer, in time you may not be able to, so schedule a consultation with Dr. Jain and Dr. Sood of Globus Dental in Springfield, MA, by dialing (413) 737-9548.