Dental root canal treatment near Rochester can save your tooth
One of the keys to a healthy, beautiful smile is prevention. At Metropolitan Dental Center, we would love nothing more than to help our patients avoid the stress and discomfort of dental problems. At the first sign of pain in a tooth, professional care should be obtained. Small cavities lead to larger cavities, and larger cavities can be a straight path towards infection in the inner tooth, where the nerve lies.
Intervening earlier is better than waiting until pain can no longer be tolerated. Often, people will visit their dentist when pain has already persisted for some time, and the tooth is at risk of extensive damage. Dental root canal treatment is designed not only to remove infection and eliminate pain, but also to save natural tooth structure. This treatment, performed in our office near Rochester can prevent the spread of infection and immediately restore comfort.
Root canal treatment is a necessary, beneficial procedure that many people, unfortunately, fear. In reality, this procedure is not complicated, nor is it painful. During treatment, the dentist removes infected tissue no differently than is done to repair a cavity. The inner area of the tooth is treated to ensure that no infected tissue remains.
The second part of root canal treatment is equally important to the removal of infected pulp. In this second step, the root canal is disinfected and sealed. Disinfecting the canal is necessary to destroy any lingering bacteria. Sealing the canal by filling it with suitable material is necessary to prevent the future invasion of bacteria, which naturally live in the mouth.
Root canal therapy is finalized with the restoration of the preserved tooth structure. This typically involves the placement of a temporary crown. In about ten days after treatment, a permanent crown can be placed to protect the tooth and restore natural beauty. Though natural tooth structure remains, the placement of a crown is recommended because this structure has been weakened by infection and the removal of infected tissue.
Our skilled dentists provide excellent care for your various dental needs. Contact us today to schedule your visit.
Intervening earlier is better than waiting until pain can no longer be tolerated. Often, people will visit their dentist when pain has already persisted for some time, and the tooth is at risk of extensive damage. Dental root canal treatment is designed not only to remove infection and eliminate pain, but also to save natural tooth structure. This treatment, performed in our office near Rochester can prevent the spread of infection and immediately restore comfort.
Root canal treatment is a necessary, beneficial procedure that many people, unfortunately, fear. In reality, this procedure is not complicated, nor is it painful. During treatment, the dentist removes infected tissue no differently than is done to repair a cavity. The inner area of the tooth is treated to ensure that no infected tissue remains.
The second part of root canal treatment is equally important to the removal of infected pulp. In this second step, the root canal is disinfected and sealed. Disinfecting the canal is necessary to destroy any lingering bacteria. Sealing the canal by filling it with suitable material is necessary to prevent the future invasion of bacteria, which naturally live in the mouth.
Root canal therapy is finalized with the restoration of the preserved tooth structure. This typically involves the placement of a temporary crown. In about ten days after treatment, a permanent crown can be placed to protect the tooth and restore natural beauty. Though natural tooth structure remains, the placement of a crown is recommended because this structure has been weakened by infection and the removal of infected tissue.
Our skilled dentists provide excellent care for your various dental needs. Contact us today to schedule your visit.