Root Canal Therapy

(Endodontics Procedure)

If you are experiencing tooth pain, root canal treatment is often your source for relief.

When tooth decay reaches the inner layers of the teeth, a simple filling can no longer be used to repair the damage. Instead, a root canal procedure may be recommended to remove the decay and restore the tooth.

Also known as an endodontic procedure, a root canal treatment involves removing and cleaning the infected pulp. Then the tooth is prepared to receive a crown that will restore the tooth’s shape, function, and appearance.

There are a number of warning signs to look for that may indicate the need for root canal treatment. The most common of these include:

Pain in the tooth
Discoloration of the tooth
Gum tissue swelling
Infection visible by x-ray

The procedure is similar to what takes place for a filling or a crown:

The tooth and the tissue around it is numbed to prevent sensation, and it is isolated with a rubber dam to keep the area clean.
The tooth nerve is accessed from the top, removing any decay and eliminating diseased nerve tissues as we proceed into the pulp chamber and the root canals.
Specialized endodontic tools are used to remove the pulp from each of your canals.
A disinfecting fluid is irrigated into the root canals to kill bacteria and rinse out debris.
The canals are then filled and sealed, and the rest of the tooth is restored with a composite filling and a crown.

The side effects of root canal treatment are generally mild. You may feel some soreness once the numbing wears off and the bite sensitivity on the tooth can persist for a few weeks. However, many patients find that these side effects are much less unpleasant than the acute pain of the diseased nerve that made the root canal treatment necessary in the first place.
In most cases, post-treatment symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications, but we will provide specialized instructions for your specific situation.
Some time after the treatment, we will take x-rays to be sure that all infection is removed from the canal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the Philippine Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin, the inside channel or “root canal” contains a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can severely damage the pulp. When that happens, an endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp to save the tooth and prevent further infection and inflammation. After successful endodontic treatment, the tooth continues to perform normally.

There’s no need for concern. We adhere to the most rigorous standards of infection control advocated by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control, PDA and DOH. We utilize autoclave sterilization and barrier techniques to eliminate any risk of infection.

The cost associated with this procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.

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