Root canals have earned a bad reputation over the years, and most people shudder at the thought of having one. Did you know, however, that this treatment procedure has been widely misunderstood? This is because it’s not actually the root canal that causes your pain, but rather the infection inside your tooth. Root canal therapy actually relieves your pain, and preserves your natural tooth! Read on to learn more about how a root canal in Waco benefits you.
Why Do I Need a Root Canal?
Typically, root canal therapy is recommended when your tooth has sustained an injury or trauma, has an infection, or is decayed beyond what a dental filling can repair into the pulp, or nerve, of your tooth. If decay or an infection in your tooth is left untreated, it can progressively get worse and spread, and it will eventually lead to tooth loss, and this is why being proactive about root canal therapy is so important.
What is a Root Canal?
During root canal therapy, Dr. Winarick will remove the infected tissue from inside your tooth through a small hole in the top, which she will seal with a temporary filling after the infection is cleaned out. Then your tooth is given time to heal. After healing is completed, you’ll return to Dental Station to have your tooth strengthened with either a permanent filling or dental crown. A permanent restoration will restore the function you once had.
Does a Root Canal Hurt?
Dr. Winarick’s years of experience coupled with the best dental anesthetics ensures that you don’t feel anything during root canal therapy. In fact, the anesthetic works quickly to relieve the discomfort caused by your infection. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how comfortable and efficient a root canal in 76710 actually is. Your trusted team at Dental Station will have you feeling better and back on the path to wellness in no time.
How to Avoid a Root Canal
Did you know that many root canals could actually be avoided with consistent preventive care? It’s true! Dr. Winarick is able to detect tooth decay in its earliest stages at your routine checkup, and early detection allows you to treat decay with much less invasive procedures such as a dental filling. When you visit us every six-months for regular cleanings and checkups, we’re able to help you avoid many undesirable dental conditions like tooth decay and gum disease.
Contact Dental Station
If you’re experiencing dental pain, don’t wait for it to get better, contact our office right away. We also encourage you to call us if it’s time to schedule your next cleaning and checkup.