Root Canals
Inside the tooth are roots that contain the pulp and nerve roots which keep our teeth alive. When the inside of our tooth becomes infected, it can cause the tooth to decay. The simplest way to remove the infected area is through a root canal procedure. If you shudder at the word root canal because of the thought of associated pain, then you have not experienced the painless, modern dentistry that we offer at Lytle Family Dentistry. Dr. Justin Crocker is an experienced endodontic dentist who strives to provide pain-free root canal therapy.
Along with the other general dentistry services we offer, we are proud to be able to provide root canals. Root canal pain is a thing of the past. Our dental team is full of root canal specialists who can provide you with a pain-free experience. Older, outdated techniques were rough and invasive, leading to all the horror stories you may hear about root canals. If you require a root canal and wonder if root canals hurt, there’s no need to worry here at Lytle Family Dentistry.
Root Canals Offers Pain Relief for Infected Teeth!
Most infected teeth are painful, especially when they go untreated. A root canal will do more good than harm in eliminating your tooth pain. Our dentist will open your tooth and remove the infected nerve during a root canal treatment. The tooth’s interior is sterilized to stop the infection and filled with disinfected material, and the tooth is then closed. Since we have removed the nerves from your tooth, you should no longer feel any pain in the area.
There are some common questions we get when it comes to root canals we want to answer. We must give our patients all the information so they can make an informed decision about their oral health.
Q: What is a root canal?
A: In short, a root canal is a procedure where we will remove the infected area of the inner part of your tooth to stop tooth pain.
Q: What does a root canal cost?
A: There are a lot of factors that help us determine the price of your root canal. Our office believes everyone should be able to receive quality dental care service no matter what, which is why we offer different financing options. If you are curious about our pricing or want a more in-depth overview, give us a call!
Q: When do you need a root canal?
A: We often perform root canals when you have a root canal infection in your tooth. When the infection begins to eat away at the inside of your tooth, it can cause tooth decay and even painful tooth loss.
Q: What is root canal recovery?
A: Patients often ask us about root canal pain after the procedure. While there may be some mild discomfort, it should not last more than a week, and we will often prescribe medication to ease it. If you are still experiencing pain or irritation a week after your root canal, please call us immediately so we can address the issue.
Q: What is the difference between root canal versus extraction?
A: When we extract the tooth, there is nothing left behind; you will be left with a gap in your mouth which can cause more issues down the road. During a root canal, we will apply a crown that creates a natural-looking tooth.
If you are in the Lytle, TX area and experiencing bothersome tooth pain, it may be time to give us a call so we can address the issue before it becomes worse.
