Root canal & endodontics in Wilbraham

What Are Root Canals Performed in Dentistry?

What Symptoms Are Most Common with Root Canals?

If the pulp becomes damaged or infected, an abscess or infection may occur. To save your tooth and prevent an extraction, root canal therapy may be required. You may need a dental root canal if you have these symptoms:

• A severe toothache that does not go away
• Tenderness or swelling of gum tissue near the affected tooth
• Tooth discoloration or darkening
• Sensitivity to hot, cold, or touch

What Dentists Can Perform Root Canal Treatment?

There are two types of dentists who perform root canals: a specialist called an endodontist and a general dentist. Call us today, and let us connect you with a skilled provider in a comfortable environment.

What Is the Procedure?

A basic root canal procedure takes about one or two hours to complete. During the procedure you can expect the dentist to use a local anesthesia to numb the tooth, gain access to the inside of the tooth through a small opening in the crown, and then, the damaged and infected pulp is removed and the canals cleaned and shaped. Finally, a crown will be placed over the sealed hole.

What Is the Average Root Canal Cost?

There isn’t a set price for dental root canal treatment since your total cost is influenced by many different factors, such as whether you receive treatment from a general dentist or an endodontist and if you have dental insurance. In addition, your root canal cost will also change based on which tooth is infected, the number of roots in the affected tooth, and how badly decayed the tooth is. For more information about the total cost of your treatment, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

What Different Types of Root Canals Do We Offer?

A root canal crown is the most common for this procedure, although there are other alternative treatments. One such treatment is an apicoectomy in which the top of a tooth’s root is removed after a first treatment was unsuccessful. Pediatric pulpotomy is another option, which leaves the nerve of the tooth intact after removing the damaged pulp.

Do Root Canals Hurt to Have Done?

Since treatment begins after a local anesthetic has been administered, you can take comfort knowing our providers will ensure your procedure goes smoothly and comfortably. Our dentists have years of experience and take extra care to ensure you’re comfortable during treatment. Call our office today to schedule a root canal in Wilbraham and find relief from your tooth and mouth pain.