A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Green Valley Dental Group, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
When one moves to a new local its not always easy to find a physician or dentist. About two months ago we finally found an excellent dentist at the Green Valley Dental Group. Dr. James Frantz has to b... Read More
The entire staff makes everything so easy with their smiles and positive energy. All procedures are very thoroughly explained. When you have an appointment they are always on time. Very highly recomm... Read More
I have been using Green Valley dental for the past 2 years and I enjoyed everyone who has been working there.. although, they do get busy and appointments can be a few months out.
When one moves to a new local its not always easy to find a physician or dentist. About two months ago we finally found an excellent dentist at the Green Valley Dental Group. Dr. James Frantz has to be one of the best (if not the best dentist) I've had. His staff and he are quite friendly and professional. My first visit was for the usual cleaning and x-rays. Then I found out I needed a root canal. I'm 61 and never had to have anything other than a filling or cosmetic procedures done, so I wasn't looking forward to it. Long story short I got the root canal done on Thursday (4-18), and I've got to tell you that all that foreboding was for not. I told Dr. Frantz and his assistant Leslie that that had to be best dental procedures I've ever had! It all went so smoothly, honestly. I highly recommend Dr. Frantz to anyone that needs dental work. Kudos to Dr. Frantz, his staff and the whole Green Valley Dental Group.
The entire staff makes everything so easy with their smiles and positive energy. All procedures are very thoroughly explained. When you have an appointment they are always on time. Very highly recommend this office to anyone and everyone.
I have been using Green Valley dental for the past 2 years and I enjoyed everyone who has been working there.. although, they do get busy and appointments can be a few months out.
