Root Canals
Before a root canal, toothaches provide a vivid reminder that teeth aren't just inert pieces of hard tissue floating in the gums. Instead, they're intricately formed parts with layers of hard substances overlaying a delicate core. Coursing through the tooth's center, this vital bundle of nerves and blood vessels provides nutrients and sensation to each tooth. As long as the tooth stays healthy, you're rarely aware of the systems at work.
Root Canals
But pain rapidly changes your awareness in any part of the body. Tooth pain can be especially alarming, and it's meant to warn you that something's wrong. Pain tells us that the bundle of nerves and vessels inside your tooth is irritated, damaged, or under attack, and emergency dental care may be required.
A deep cavity can give bacteria access to the inner nerve bundle. A crack extending into the same region can create stress that will need additional care to relieve. In some cases, a significant infection may develop in your jaw without any symptoms at all. If Dr. Shahrokh determines that the nerve won't recover or infection is present, then root canal treatment may be suggested.
Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing for gentle removal of the inflamed nerve inside
the tooth. The nerve canal undergoes disinfection and careful shaping, and a sealer fills the
internal space. A filling or crown over the tooth helps return the tooth to its original condition.
Use the contact form below to tell us about your dental pain and schedule a consultation to determine if you need a root canal.