Dental root canal treatment in our office near Clarkston, MI ends pain

Root canal therapy is a common dental treatment that has been used extensively throughout the years. Still, this has gotten to be one of the most misunderstood procedures known. It seems everyone has a story, either of their own or one that was passed along that perpetuates the idea that root canals are excessively unpleasant. Sadly, these stories are enough to keep many people from visiting their dentist when tooth pain sets in.

In our dental practice, root canal treatment is performed on patients from Clarkston, MI and surrounding communities with attention to detail, and using tools that give us a great deal of precision in eliminating infection. In reality, root canal therapy at Metropolitan Dental Centers is essentially pain-free. We ensure patient comfort by administering local anesthetic to numb the mouth thoroughly before commencing treatment. In fact, the sensations of root canal therapy are not much different than you might experience while getting a dental filling.

Eliminating the source of pain and saving the tooth is the goal of root canal therapy. When this treatment becomes necessary, it means that the inner area of the tooth has been affected. Our teeth contain various parts, including:
  • The outer protective layer of enamel, which is the part of the tooth we see. Enamel is intended to withstand the pressure of biting and chewing, and to protect the inner areas from acid and germs.
  • Just inside of enamel is dentin, which makes up the majority of tooth structure. Dentin is a porous material, which is why strong enamel is so essential to healthy, strong teeth.
  • The pulp chamber lies even deeper within a tooth, carrying pulp tissue, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues that all supply the tooth with vital nutrients.
  • Positioned in the center of a tooth is the root canal, which spans from its foundation within the jawbone to the pulp chamber. The root canal delivers nutrients from the body to the pulp, where they are dispersed to the rest of the tooth.
  • Below teeth lie the supportive structures, which are the gums, the periodontal ligament, and bone tissue.
A tooth has substantial defense mechanisms in place to resist damage. The inner areas, with all of this protection, should remain intact and healthy. There are conditions however, that may leave them at risk. Cavities that have not been treated continually progress, often leading to infection within the pulp chamber. Sometimes, pulp may become infected because of gum disease, which leaves roots exposed.

Regardless of the cause of infected pulp, the result is often persistent pain that progressively worsens as infection spreads. With effective root canal therapy at Metropolitan Dental Centers, you can eliminate the pain of infection and save a natural tooth.

Don’t wait! If you have tooth pain, schedule your dental visit right away. Contact us for your appointment.

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