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Ending Tooth Pain and Saving Your Tooth
Few things disrupt your day like a severe toothache. When the soft tissue inside a tooth, called the pulp, becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause intense pain and, if left untreated, lead to serious complications. Root canal therapy is the treatment that puts an end to that pain while rescuing the tooth itself.
Despite its reputation, a modern root canal is a comfortable, routine procedure, often no more involved than getting a filling. At Mill Ridge Family Dental, our goal is always to save your natural tooth whenever possible, because nothing works quite as well as the tooth you were born with. With an in-house endodontist and Dr. Sinan's experience in root canal treatment, Milton patients receive expert care from a team they already trust.
Get Relief From Tooth Pain
What Is a Root Canal
Inside every tooth is a soft core of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue known as the pulp. When decay, a crack, or injury allows bacteria to reach this pulp, it can become infected and inflamed, causing pain and threatening the tooth.
A root canal is the procedure that treats this problem. During treatment, the infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the space is sealed to prevent further infection. The tooth is then restored, usually with a crown, to bring back its strength and function. The name refers to the natural canals inside the roots of your tooth that are cleaned during the process. In short, a root canal removes the source of the pain and lets you keep your tooth.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Therapy
Not every toothache means a root canal, but certain symptoms are worth having checked promptly. You may need treatment if you notice:
- Persistent or severe tooth pain, especially when chewing or applying pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the source is gone
- Swelling or tenderness in the gums near a tooth
- A darkening or discolouration of the tooth
- A recurring pimple-like bump on the gums
- Pain that disturbs your sleep or worsens over time
Sometimes an infected tooth causes no symptoms at all and is found during a routine exam. Either way, the sooner it is treated, the better the outcome.
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment
Understanding the process helps put any nerves at ease. A root canal at our Milton office is a carefully performed, comfortable procedure:
Diagnosis and planning
We examine the tooth, take X-rays to assess the infection, and confirm that a root canal is the right treatment.
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Complete numbing
We fully numb the area so you stay comfortable throughout. Sedation options are also available for anxious patients.
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Removing the infection
A small opening is made in the tooth, and the infected or inflamed pulp is gently removed.
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Cleaning and disinfecting
The inside of the tooth and its canals are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to clear away all infection.
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Sealing the tooth
The cleaned space is filled and sealed to protect the tooth from further bacteria.
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Restoring strength
In most cases, the tooth is finished with a crown to restore its full strength and function.
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Why Saving Your Natural Tooth Matters
When facing a badly infected tooth, some people wonder whether it is easier to simply have it removed. In most cases, saving the tooth with a root canal is the better choice. Your natural teeth are stronger and more efficient for chewing than any replacement, and keeping them helps maintain your bite, your jawbone, and the alignment of your other teeth. A root canal lets you avoid the gap left by an extraction and the need for a bridge, implant, or denture later on. Preserving your own tooth is almost always the healthiest, most cost-effective long-term option.
Do Not Wait Out Tooth Pain
A painful or infected tooth will not heal on its own, and acting quickly gives your tooth the best chance. If you are dealing with a toothache, let our Milton team relieve your pain and save your smile.
Call us at (905) 876-9047 or book online.
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