How a root canal from your dentists in Shrewsbury, NJ, can take away your dental pain
If you have severe tooth pain, it can be tempting to just remove the tooth. Root canal treatment is a much better option. It completely eliminates your tooth pain, while still allowing you to keep your tooth and your smile.
Dr. Nikita Pastagia and Dr. Ranu Sinha at Shrewsbury Dental Group in Shrewsbury, NJ, offer a wide range of dental services, including root canal treatment to take away your dental pain.
The goal of root canal treatment is to eliminate dental pain and allow you to keep your tooth. This is accomplished by removing the diseased tissue inside your tooth. The innermost layer of your tooth, known as the pulp, is where the blood and nerves to the tooth are located. When this area becomes damaged, the pain can be intense.
You may need a root canal if you have:
- A dental abscess or infection inside your tooth
- Severe dental decay has reached the innermost layer of your tooth called the pulp
- Experienced trauma to your teeth which has damaged or bruised the pulp of your tooth
To start your root canal and relieve the pain and pressure inside your tooth, your dentist will:
- Create a small opening in the top of your tooth
- Remove the infected and diseased pulp tissue by drawing it out through the opening
- Place a sedative material inside your tooth which will dry up the fluid and relieve the pressure
- Remove the sedative filling and replace it with an inert material that is left inside your tooth
- Fill the opening with a small permanent filling
After the pulp is removed, a tooth can become weaker, which is why a dental crown is often recommended. A dental crown can help strengthen the tooth and protect it from breaking.
A root canal is an investment in your smile. To learn more about root canals and the root canal process, call Dr. Nikita Pastagia and Dr. Ranu Sinha of Shrewsbury Dental Group in Shrewsbury, NJ, at (732) 741-8707. Call now!