Root Canal Mississauga

 

Root canal therapy saves teeth otherwise requiring extraction because of major infection or destruction. Mistry Dental offers people all throughout Mississauga mild and efficient root canal therapies for dental pain caused by damaged or diseased tooth pulp. Though they are known for discomfort, current root canal treatments can be done comfortably and can reduce the severe pain brought on by tooth infections. Whenever feasible, we want to save your natural teeth while removing the cause of your pain.

Many people want to know what goes on during a root canal. The therapy aims to remove damaged or infected pulp from within your tooth. Comprising nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, the pulp can be rather painful when it gets infected or irritated. We methodically open a tiny hole on the crown of your tooth to reach the pulp chamber during the operation. We next fill the root canals with a biocompatible material known as gutta-percha, clean and shape them, and remove the sick pulp. Usually, a crown is placed to protect and restore function to the treated tooth; the last stage is sealing the tooth with a filling.

Severe toothache, extended sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, tooth darkening, swelling or discomfort in surrounding tissues, or a persistent pimple on the gums are all common indicators that could suggest a root canal. But occasionally no signs show until the illness has progressed quite far. Regular dental check-ups help us to spot possible problems before they cause pain or more serious consequences. We also offer thorough General Dentistry services at our office for people with more dental needs.

Depending on the severity of your situation, the root canal treatment usually calls for one or two visits. Starting with thorough x-rays, we look at the form of your root canals and see whether surrounding bone shows indications of infection. We guarantee your comfort by carefully numbing the region with local anesthetic before beginning therapy. Contrary to old beliefs regarding root canals, many patients say the treatment is very painless. Even before departing our facility, most individuals get great alleviation from their pre-treatment pain.

Especially if you experienced discomfort or infection prior to the treatment, you may feel some soreness in the area for a few days following your root canal. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen usually help to relieve this discomfort. In certain situations, especially if infection existed prior to treatment, we may recommend stronger antibiotics or painkillers. Though we advise not chewing on the treated tooth until your permanent replacement is installed, most patients resume their normal activities the day after their operation.

Usually, after your root canal, covering the treated tooth with a crown becomes required. As the blood supply to the tooth has been eliminated, root canal therapy makes teeth more brittle and prone to fracture. Covering the whole visible section of the tooth above the gumline, a crown offers vital protection. Depending on your particular circumstances, we typically take impressions for your crown either at your root canal appointment or at a brief follow-up visit. We permanently cement your bespoke crown in place to restore complete function to your teeth.

Many Mississauga patients have questions regarding the success rate of root canal therapies. Root canal treatment has a very high success rate of about 95% when done correctly. With appropriate care, most teeth that have root canal therapy can survive a lifetime. Regular dental check-ups let us track the treated tooth and make sure it stays healthy. Sometimes, a tooth that has had root canal therapy could become re-infected years later and need retreatment or, in unusual circumstances, extraction. Still, these cases are rather unusual given patients’ consistent dental checkups and thorough oral care.

Some patients inquire about root canal substitutes. The main option is to remove the damaged tooth and replace it with a bridge, implant, or partial denture. Although both choices can efficiently restore function, maintaining your natural tooth via root canal treatment usually turns out to be cheaper and requires less treatment time than extraction and replacement. Natural teeth assist keep correct alignment of neighboring teeth and offer higher chewing efficiency. Though we constantly talk about all available treatment choices at Mistry Dental, we usually advise preserving natural teeth wherever practically feasible.

The price of root canal therapy changes with the tooth needing treatment and the degree of complexity of your situation. Usually, treating molars with several canals costs more than treating front teeth with single canals. Since root canal treatments are deemed required rather than cosmetic, most dental insurance policies at least partially cover them. Our administrative staff clarifies any out-of-pocket costs and helps patients to optimize their insurance advantages. For those without insurance, we provide payment plans to help them access this tooth-saving procedure.

Patients occasionally wonder whether a root canal is absolutely required given their suffering. Although a comprehensive evaluation will reveal the proper treatment, acute toothache often suggests the need for root canal therapy. Occasionally, a fractured tooth, sinus issues, or transferred pain from another tooth could cause what seems like significant dental pain. Before suggesting treatment, we precisely identify your ailment by means of thorough assessments involving x-rays and pulp tests. This method guarantees that, without superfluous treatments, you get just the care you require.

Root canal therapy makes many patients anxious, therefore at Mistry Dental we get that. Our sophisticated methods and mild attitude significantly improve the experience beyond what you may anticipate. Before starting treatment, we take the time to clarify every stage of the process and make sure you are sufficiently numbed. Many patients bring headphones to listen to music or podcasts during their procedures, which can help them relax. Our dedication to patient comfort has enabled many Mississauga locals to conquer their dental phobia and obtain the treatment required to maintain their natural teeth and relieve suffering.

Root canal therapy is an investment in your long-term oral health. Saving your natural tooth instead of removing it helps you to prevent the domino effect tooth loss can have on your oral health, including moving teeth, bite issues, and maybe more tooth loss over time. Through expert endodontic treatment, we take real pleasure in assisting patients to retain their natural teeth for many years. One of the most gratifying procedures we offer at Mistry tooth is root canal therapy, which customers find when their tooth pain is healed.