When Might You Need Root Canal Treatment?

Dental Symptoms Pointing to the Need to Seek Immediate Professional Advice

At one time and perhaps lingering to some degree today, the mere mention of a need for root canal treatment would literally send shivers down one’s spine.  Undoubtedly, some of these responses could be attributed to a proverbial fear of the unknown while in other cases people might be reacting to assumptions/perceptions based on root canal-related horror stories recounted by others.

Small cavities in teeth do not often cause any pain or sensitivity. Untreated cavities continue to grow in size till they reach the nerve. Once the cavity reaches the nerve, then the only treatment to save the tooth is Root Canal Treatment. To prevent or minimize the need for root canal therapy the following is recommended:

While root canal treatment is not to be taken lightly, it should be noted that perspectives have changed, for the better, in terms of these procedures.  In fact, dental anaesthesia has developed to the extent where many dentists, not oral surgeons, routinely perform root canals in their clinics, and the treatment in reality is painless.

Root canal treatment is used to repair and save a tooth that is badly damaged, decayed, and infected.  These situations commonly result from one or more of the following:

The procedure involves removal of the dental pulp, or the matter within in the tooth that consists of nerves and blood vessels, then cleaning the inside of the tooth and sealing it. If an affected tooth is left untreated, it could develop into serious complications such as:

If you have the following symptoms you need to see a dentist right away to diagnose and treat the dental problem.

Should an individual be experiencing any/some of the above, it would be prudent to seek professional advice as soon as possible to determine whether root canal treatment is the appropriate course of action.  This can be achieved by contacting a local dental office in Ottawa such as Family Dental Care.

Staff members from the Family Dental Care clinic have extensive experience in providing root canal treatment when appropriate and necessary for their patients. 

Our Dental Office Staff Can Help Alleviate Concerns about Root Canal Treatment

Family Dental Care in Ottawa strongly advocates preventative dental care as a means of averting unnecessary and potentially costly dental treatments like root canals.  However, even with the most ardent dental care procedures, there may be circumstances as noted above that could dictate the need for root canal treatment.

Consequently, patients may have questions/concerns about undergoing such procedures, especially if they have not experienced this type of dental treatment in the past.  To help alleviate patient apprehension, staff at the Family Dental Care clinic in Ottawa will invest as much time as needed to address the following and more about root canal treatment:

Are you experiencing sensitivity to hot and/or cold or have persistent pain/discomfort in one or more of your teeth?  Do you have a tooth that is cracked or damaged as a result of an injury or accident?  Call Family Dental Care in Ottawa today at 613-736-5000 to schedule an assessment as soon as possible to determine the best course of treatment.