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Save a Natural Tooth!
At Saddletowne Dental in Northeast Calgary, our dentists perform root canals to save a damaged tooth and prevent the need for an extraction.
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a procedure where your dentist removes diseased material (blood vessels, nerves and other tissues) from the interior of a damaged tooth. Without a root canal, damaged teeth will die and need to be pulled.
Your dentist will begin by removing the diseased tissue from the tooth. Next they will clean and disinfect the inner chamber and fill it with medicated material to prevent infection. To finish the procedure, the tooth is generally capped with a dental restoration, such as a dental crown.
Signs You Need a Root Canal
If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms below, contact us. Our experienced dental team will be able to diagnose the issue, and determine if you need a root canal.
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums
- Sensitivity to hot and cold
- Severe toothache pain
- Swelling and/or tenderness
Benefits of a Root Canal
A root canal treatment helps relive your symptoms, save your natural tooth, and limit the need for more extensive dental work in the future.
By removing the decay and bacteria from the inner tooth, your dentist can help halt the spread of infection and restore the healthy portion of the tooth.
Most patients who have root canals experience little discomfort or pain, and enjoy a restored tooth. And with the proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.