Expert Root Canal Therapy by Dr. Kapadia
Dr. Kapadia's Root Canal Therapy: Effective Pain Relief and Tooth Preservation
Dr. Kapadia is passionate about biologic dentistry and its impact on your overall health. One of the many services we offer in Metuchen is root canal therapy, a highly effective treatment for saving and restoring abscessed or severely damaged teeth. Root canals (endodontics) help treat the source of pain, preserving your tooth and preventing the need to have it removed altogether.
Common Reasons for Needing a Root Canal
Root canals are typically performed when the innermost part of a tooth, known as the pulp or nerve tissue, becomes infected or damaged. This can occur due to various reasons, including:
Deep Decay
When a cavity is left untreated or not addressed promptly, it can spread deeper into the tooth and reach the nerve chamber, leading to infection and inflammation.
Trauma
A tooth that has suffered a severe injury from something like a fall, car wreck, or athletic accident, can cause the nerve of the tooth to die, even though the overall tooth is left intact.
Dental Abscess
An aggressive infection in the tooth can cause a dental abscess, which is a collection of pus around the root of the tooth. Abscesses can cause severe pain and require immediate attention.
The Root Canal Procedure
Metuchen endodontic treatment is a proven and gentle procedure that aims to remove the infected pulp and save the natural tooth. Here is a step-by-step overview of what you can expect during a root canal treatment:
1
Examination and X-rays
Dr. Kapadia will examine the affected tooth, evaluate the extent of the damage, and take X-rays to assess the root structure and adjacent bony areas.
2
Numbing Medication
Before the procedure begins, a local anesthetic will be administered to numb the tooth and surrounding area. This will ensure your comfort throughout the treatment.
3
Accessing and Cleaning the Inside of the Tooth
Dr. Kapadia will create a small opening in the top of your tooth, allowing access to the infected pulp and root canals. Then he will use specialized instruments to carefully remove the pulp and clean out the canals so that they're free of any remaining bacteria.
4
Filling and Sealing
The cleaned canals will be filled with a biocompatible material. This step seals the canals, preventing reinfection.
5
Restoration
Once the root canal is complete, a dental crown will be placed on the brittle tooth to provide added protection. This final step helps restore the tooth's function and appearance.
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