A root canal is a painless and easy dental treatment which repairs and saves damaged or infected teeth. It is a relatively simple procedure that can be done in one to two visits. When your Crystal River Family Dentistry dentist performs a root canal, he or she is removing a tooth’s damaged soft, abscessed, tissue (the pulp). They will clean and disinfect the damaged area and then fill and seal the tooth. Some common ailments which can cause the pulp to become infected are a cracked tooth, deep cavity, or trauma to the tooth. If left untreated, pain and swelling may occur. This infection can injure your jawbones and can be extremely harmful to your overall health. Receiving the proper treatment not only means putting a stop to your tooth pain, but it also means you won’t need to have the tooth removed.

Crystal River Family Dentistry provides root canal treatment in one to two visits. During treatment, your dentist will remove the affected tissue, then clean and seal the interior of the tooth. After that, the tooth will be filled with a dental composite. Depending on the extent of your tooth decay, your Crystal River Family Dentistry doctor may recommend getting a crown to help strengthen and protect the tooth from breaking. Continuing to care for your teeth and gums with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups will allow your restored tooth to last your whole life.

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