Root Canal Treatment Parsippany

What Is Root Canal Treatment?

Root canal treatment is a procedure that takes place inside of your tooth, in a section called the inner chamber, where your pulp is located. Before the treatment begins, we will administer a local anesthetic to the area so you won’t feel an ounce of pain during your appointment. Using specially designed gadgets, your dentist in Parsippany will gain access to your tooth and remove the infected pulp that’s causing you pain. We’ll then sanitize the inside of the tooth to make sure that no lingering bacteria remain and seal it off with a special substance that will also help rebuild the shape of your tooth.

After the procedure is done, we’ll take impressions of your tooth and send them off to our dental laboratory to craft your customized, natural-looking crown from. Once it arrives at our dental office, we’ll call you in for your second appointment to cement it to your treated tooth to restore the size and function of it.

Signs That You May Need A Root Canal

There are many signs that you may require a root canal from your emergency dentist. The most common symptoms that patients exhibit are severe toothaches, but infections can also exhibit signs such as:

• Sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks.
• Pain when you bite down.
• Swelling or redness near your infected tooth.
• A bump on the gums near your infected tooth.

If you notice any of these, be sure to contact our dental office immediately so we can examine the tooth and develop a treatment plan to ease your pain.

Tips for Recovering from a Root Canal

After your root canal treatment, we’ll provide you with a list of post-operative instructions to ensure that you make a speedy and complication-free recovery. Some of the instructions may include:

• Monitor how you feel, pain, swelling, and other symptoms so you can contact our dental office if you notice anything out-of-the-ordinary.
• Use an ice pack to reduce swelling.
• Plan soft meals for the first few days of recovery.
• Quit smoking for at least a week while recovering.
• Avoid exercising directly after your procedure.
• Rest for a few days following your treatment.

If you have any questions about keeping the site clean or how to take care of your tooth, don’t hesitate to contact our dental office. Our friendly staff would be more than happy to answer your concerns and make sure that you stay healthy and comfortable!

Benefits of Root Canals

Although root canals have a bit of a scary reputation, they are actually good news! After all, this emergency procedure:

• Is Virtually Painless – Thanks to powerful numbing agents, you won’t feel any pain during your time in the treatment chair. Plus, we will provide you with aftercare instructions to ensure the healing period is as smooth and comfortable as possible.
• Saves Your Natural Tooth – We usually only have two options when it comes to eliminating an infection: a root canal or a tooth extraction. With the former, we can restore the look, health, and strength of your tooth while preserving more of your natural smile.
• Can Be Anxiety-Free with Nitrous Oxide – If you struggle with dental anxiety, then we can add nitrous oxide to your treatment plan! This safe, effective, and mild form of dental sedation can alleviate nerves and stress so you can feel at ease in the treatment chair.