Root Canal Treatment – Garner, NC
Alleviate Aches and Preserve Your Dental Health
Although there are several potential reasons you might develop a throbbing tooth, infection is among the most common causes. If bacteria in your mouth penetrate the tender pulp inside your tooth, the resulting infection can cause irritation that only worsens the longer it remains untreated.
Thankfully, Dr. Samia can alleviate aches and preserve your dental health with root canal treatment. Continue reading to learn more about this procedure, and please contact us to make an appointment.
Why Choose Samia Family Dentistry of Garner for Root Canal Treatment?
- Member of the Academy of General Dentistry
- Advanced Technology for Accurate Outcomes
- Same-Day CEREC Dental Crowns Available
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
Sudden or persistent pain is one of the most common indicators that a root canal might be necessary, but it’s not a prerequisite. Our team might also recommend this treatment if you experience the following symptoms:
- Prolonged or extreme sensitivity, especially to hot or cold temperatures
- Dark discoloration of the affected tooth
- Swelling or redness of the surrounding gum tissues
- Sharp pain when biting down
- A pimple-like lump on the gums at the base of the sore tooth
If you’re unsure whether your condition requires professional intervention, you can contact our office to report any areas of concern, and we’ll schedule an appropriate time to see you, which might be the same day, depending on the severity of your case.
The Root Canal Process
Once our team examines your mouth and can verify that a root canal is the best way to alleviate your aches or address an underlying infection, we’ll then numb your mouth with a local anesthetic to prevent potential discomfort.
Then, Dr. Samia will create a small opening in your tooth to remove any decayed or damaged material from the insides of the roots, and then disinfect the area to prevent further harm. Next, the space is filled with a putty-like material known as gutta-percha to retain its shape and structure. Finally, we’ll likely recommend placing a same-day dental crown to restore your tooth’s function and appearance.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
There are several advantages to undergoing a root canal procedure, including:
- Alleviate aches. This is often the best way to address the cause of your discomfort to provide some much-needed relief.
- Preserve your tooth. This treatment allows Dr. Lee to fix a tooth that might otherwise require extraction, which can negatively affect your dental health.
- High success rate. Many patients can continue using their affected tooth for decades or the remainder of their natural lives without issue.
- Customizable restorations. We can provide dental crowns made from lifelike ceramic, crafted to match the size, shape, and shade of your natural teeth for seamless results.