Hearing the words “root canal” might make you uneasy — but at Lakeside Dental, we can change that! Our caring team transforms toothache and anxiety into relief and satisfaction by offering gentle, effective root canal treatment that ends your discomfort and preserves your damaged tooth. Our warm, supportive atmosphere, combined with advanced techniques in pain prevention and conscious sedation, make root canal treatment easier than you might expect. If you are suffering from significant pain or trauma in one or more teeth, let Lakeside Dental in Folsom provide you with the soothing therapy that you desperately need!
What Is a Root Canal?
Beneath the enamel and dentin of your teeth is the pulp cavity — a protected bundle of soft tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, that travel through the root canals of your tooth to the rest of your body. Infection or injury in the pulp triggers pain and swelling. Root canal therapy relieves the pain and cures the inflammation by removing the damaged tissue, disinfecting the canal, and sealing the tooth to prevent future decay. A dental crown is usually used at the end to cover the tooth and prevent further damage.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal Procedure
Here are some of the symptoms that indicate you may need a root canal procedure:
- Persistent pain or throbbing in a tooth or the jaw,
- Sensitivity to heat or cold on one side of your mouth,
- Swelling or tenderness in a specific part of the gums,
- Sharp pain when chewing or biting.
While these are the most common signs of tooth inflammation and infection, they aren’t the only ones. If you are feeling pain, or discomfort in any area of your mouth, it is best to seek professional care from our Folsom dentist as soon as possible!
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Ending the toothache is what’s most important to our clients, but there are additional benefits that come with root canal therapy. Oral infections that are left untreated may spread to other areas of the mouth and body, causing additional complications. In some cases, an untreated toothache can even lead to blood poisoning and death!
Another benefit of root canal therapy is preserving the natural tooth, which prevents bone loss and misaligned teeth. With proper care, a tooth treated via a root canal procedure can last for decades, or even for life!
Take the First Step Toward Relief
Lakeside Dental provides expert root canal treatment in a calm, supportive environment. We utilize modern techniques, effective anesthetics, and multiple sedation options to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. Contact our team today to explore your root canal treatment options and take the first step toward lasting comfort and oral health!
