Root Canal Therapy – Millersville, MD
Doing Everything Possible to Save Damaged Teeth
When there’s an aching pain in your tooth, your first thought doesn’t have to be, “Will I need my tooth extracted?” Instead, you can call Transcendent Smiles and book an appointment with Dr. Tran, who is trained to handle dental issues like dental discomfort. Not only could your tooth be saved through root canal therapy, but you may just be surprised by how easy it is to receive root canal therapy in Millersville, MD. Give us a call, and we’ll help dispel the common myths behind a treatment performed millions of times yearly!
Why Choose Transcendent Smiles for Root Canal Therapy?
- In-House Sedation Dentistry Available
- Highly Trained Dentist That Cares About Patient Relationships
- Modern Technology Enhances Treatment Planning
Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?
Severe dental discomfort is the most notable indicator that you need a root canal. However, there are other symptoms to be aware of as well. These include:
- Sensitivity to Heat & Cold – When a tooth starts to ache from hot or cold stimuli, chances are that its blood vessels and nerves are infected.
- Change in Tooth Color – If your tooth changes color (typically dark yellow, brown, or black), it’s likely dead or dying.
- A Chip or Crack in the Tooth – A chipped or cracked tooth is more susceptible to harmful oral bacteria.
- Tooth Mobility – An infected tooth may feel looser due to nerve death.
Should you notice several of the signs above, go ahead and book a visit with Dr. Tran. She can then perform an oral exam and see whether root canal therapy suits you.
The Root Canal Process
You can expect a smooth, effective procedure when you receive a root canal. It may not even take an hour to finish.
The therapy itself is straightforward. It starts with Dr. Tran numbing your mouth, ensuring you won’t feel pain from treatment. Next, she’ll make a small access hole in your tooth’s crown, allowing her to reach the inner tissue at the center – the pulp. Once she clears the diseased tissue and irrigates the new space, she’ll place a temporary filling that prevents reinfection. You can then expect our team to cover your tooth with a crown.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
While root canal therapy has a daunting reputation, it actually has a great many benefits. Among them, the most common ones are:
- A Preserved Natural Tooth – In most cases, a root canal saves the treated tooth and prevents the need for an extraction. As such, it keeps you from suffering the effects of tooth loss.
- Increased Protection – So long as you care for the crown placed after your root canal, your tooth won’t suffer further damage.
- Pain Relief – By removing your tooth’s infected nerves, a root canal eliminates your original toothache.
- Natural-Looking Results – Placed discretely, the post-root-canal crown won’t highlight your tooth’s prior damage.