Root Canal Therapy: Relieve Pain and Save Your Tooth

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Inside each tooth lies the pulp chamber, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When this pulp becomes infected or damaged due to decay or trauma, it can cause severe pain and other dental complications. Root canal therapy is the solution to remove the infected pulp, alleviate pain, and restore your tooth.

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When Is a Root Canal Necessary?

Common signs that you may need a root canal include:

• Persistent, sharp, or throbbing pain, especially when biting or chewing.

• Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures that lasts after the stimulus is removed.

• Swelling and tenderness in the gums around the affected tooth.

• Darkening of the tooth color.

Sometimes, no obvious symptoms occur, and an X-ray is needed to diagnose an infected pulp.

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The Procedure for Root Canal Therapy 

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1. Anesthesia: The dentist numbs the area around the affected tooth with local anesthesia to ensure comfort.

2. Access Hole: A small hole is made in the tooth to access the pulp chamber.

3. Pulp Removal: The infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed, and the canals are cleaned and shaped.

4. Filling: The cleaned canals are filled with gutta-percha, a biocompatible material, to seal the space.

5. Restoration: A temporary filling is placed, and a permanent crown is added in a follow-up visit for protection and strength.

Root canal therapy typically requires multiple visits depending on individual needs.

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The Benefits of Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy offers several important benefits:

• Preventing Tooth Extraction: Saves your natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction.

• Pain Relief: Eliminates the source of pain and inflammation caused by infection.

• Improved Oral Health: Prevents the spread of infection to other parts of the mouth.

• Restored Function: Restores normal chewing and biting function.

• Cost-Effective: Preserves your natural tooth, saving costs compared to implants or bridges.

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Ready for Relief?

Call us at 281-332-4700 to schedule your consultation at Unicare Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry. Visit us at 20814 Gulf Freeway #40, Webster, TX 77598, and take the first step toward pain relief and preserving your natural tooth.