Root Canal Therapy in Randolph, NJ
Your teeth are primarily made up of three different tissues: enamel, dentin, and pulp. When the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected, it can cause serious pain and inflammation. A root canal procedure can be performed as a last resort to save the tooth and prevent it from needing to be removed due to infection and bacteria.
Root Canal Therapy in Randolph, NJ
Your teeth are primarily made up of three different tissues: enamel, dentin, and pulp. When the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected, it can cause serious pain and inflammation. A root canal procedure can be performed as a last resort to save the tooth and prevent it from needing to be removed due to infection and bacteria.
What Is a Root Canal?
The hard outside of your teeth is made up of enamel, and under the enamel lies dentin, which allows your teeth to absorb pressure and flex without breaking. Beneath that is the tooth pulp, the only soft tissue within the tooth, made up of blood vessels and nerves. The pulp inside the root is referred to as the root canal, and when the pulp becomes infected, the blood vessels and nerves can die, causing sensitivity and inflammation.
A root canal can also become infected from a broken tooth that allows bacteria to enter. Once infected, there are only two solutions for the tooth: root canal therapy or extraction.
Signs of an Infected Root Canal
If the root canal becomes infected with bacteria, the infection can spread from the root canal to the gums and cause other, more serious dental problems, potentially allowing infection to enter the bloodstream. An infected root canal can be detected by:
Swollen gums
Redness around the tooth
Intense tooth pain
Increased tooth sensitivity
Throbbing pain
Hot and cold lingering sensitivity
How the Root Canal Procedure Works
A root canal procedure begins by first opening a small hole in the top of the tooth, then removing the infected pulp tissue from inside, shaping and disinfecting the canals, and finally replacing the pulp tissue with a filling material.
A root canal is a way to avoid other dental restorations, like bridges or dental implants, that you would need if the tooth were extracted as a necessary measure. Generally, the strength of the tooth is weakened by the procedure, so an opening is made, the pulp is built up, and the tooth is fitted for a crown, allowing you to smile and eat with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal Therapy
Q: What are the signs of an infected root canal?
Common signs include swollen gums, redness around the tooth, intense or throbbing pain, increased tooth sensitivity, and lingering sensitivity to hot and cold.
Q: What happens if an infected root canal is left untreated?
The infection can spread from the root canal to the gums, causing more serious dental problems, and in some cases may even enter the bloodstream.
Q: What are the alternatives to a root canal?
Once a root canal becomes infected, the only two solutions are root canal therapy or tooth extraction. A root canal helps you avoid further restorations, like bridges or implants, that would be needed if the tooth were extracted.
Q: Will my tooth need a crown after a root canal?
Often yes. The procedure can weaken the tooth's strength, so a crown is typically fitted afterward to help you smile and eat with confidence.
Don't Wait on Root Canal Symptoms
If you're suffering from any of the symptoms above, contact Caliber Dental for a dentistry consultation.
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Hours
Monday 9:00 am- 7:00pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:15 am- 3:00pm
Thursday 10:00 am- 6:00pm
Friday 9:00 am- 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00 am- 3:00pm
Location
447 State Route 10 E, Randolph, NJ 07869, United States
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