Today’s root canals are virtually pain-free \u2014 especially at Dental Town DC \u2014 and are the best, most natural way to save a tooth that’s otherwise in danger of being extracted.<\/p>\n
Root canals are tiny tubes that run down the roots of your teeth. They’re filled with sensitive nerves and blood vessels, so when they become infected they’re extremely painful. Signs that you have an infection include tenderness and swelling, severe pain especially when biting down, sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures, and a pimple or abscess on your gum. Each year in the United States, root canals save approximately 24 million teeth.<\/p>\n
We apply numbing agents before the procedure. You might also opt for nitrous oxide to alleviate any anxiety. After numbing the area, we use a small drill to make a tiny opening in your tooth, then extract the inner decay, infected nerve tissues, bacteria, and pulp. We clean the inside of your tooth before filling it with medicated dental materials. The last step involves sealing the opening with a filling. Sometimes we recommend covering the entire area with a dental crown for additional protection.<\/p>\n