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When it comes to dental health, root canal therapy is a procedure that often gets a bad rap. However, it's an essential treatment that can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges. Root canal therapy is a procedure performed by Dr. Daniel Krauss at South Shore Dentistry in Wellington. It involves removing the infected or inflamed pulp from the inside of the tooth, cleaning and disinfecting the area, and then filling and sealing it. This procedure can effectively treat severe tooth decay, disease, or injury that has reached the tooth's pulp, causing pain and sensitivity. Do you need a root canal in Wellington? Book an appointment today!
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Root canal therapy is an effective way to eliminate tooth pain and save your natural teeth. If left untreated, an infection in the tooth pulp can lead to an abscess, which can cause severe pain and potentially lead to more serious health complications. Root canal therapy can relieve these symptoms by removing the infected pulp and treating the infection. Additionally, by saving your natural tooth, root canal therapy helps maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love, and limits the need for ongoing dental work.
Root canal therapy has a success rate of over 95%!
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One of the primary benefits of root canal therapy is pain relief. An infected tooth can cause severe discomfort, making it difficult to eat, sleep, or even concentrate on daily tasks. Root canal therapy eliminates this pain by removing the source of the infection.
Root canal therapy allows you to keep your natural teeth. In the past, a tooth with a diseased or injured pulp would need to be removed. However, root canal therapy removes only the damaged pulp, preserving the rest of the tooth.
By removing the infected pulp, root canal therapy prevents the infection from spreading to other teeth or into your jawbone. This can prevent further dental issues and potential health complications.
Initially, your Wellington dentist will perform a thorough examination of the affected tooth and take an X-ray to determine the extent of the infection and plan the procedure. This step is crucial for identifying the shape of the root canals and any signs of infection in the surrounding bone. Dr. Krauss will also discuss the procedure with you, addressing any concerns or questions you may have.
After numbing the area around the tooth to ensure your comfort, Dr. Krauss will make a small opening in the crown of the tooth and use specialized tools to remove the infected or inflamed pulp. The anesthesia ensures you feel no pain during the procedure. The removal of the pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, is done meticulously to preserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible.
Once the pulp is removed, the inside of the tooth will be carefully cleaned and disinfected. This process involves using tiny files and irrigation solutions to ensure all debris and bacteria are eliminated from the root canals. Then it's filled with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha and sealed with a temporary filling. The gutta-percha helps to stabilize the tooth and prevent future infections. A permanent crown will be placed in a follow-up appointment, usually scheduled a few weeks later to allow time for any residual inflammation to subside and ensure the tooth has healed properly.
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