Root Canal Calgary: Therapy Services
What Is a Root Canal?
You’ve probably heard of Root Canals Calgary before. Maybe you’re thinking of a procedure that sparks a lot of dread in people. That’s not what a root canal is at all.
The root canal is a part of your tooth. It consists of a soft dental pulp with a collection of nerves and blood vessels that descend through your tooth’s root. The dental pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, which are essential for the growth and development of the tooth. The area is prone to infection if the outer enamel shell of your tooth has a crack, break, or cavity.
When an infection occurs, it can be quite painful and cause a toothache. We can get rid of the pain by getting rid of the infection. To do this, we will perform a root canal treatment to clean out the tooth’s root.
This procedure is not painful. It almost immediately relieves the pain of a toothache.
Root Canal Therapy in Calgary
Our gentle approach and advanced methods allow your root canal treatment to go off without a hitch. Endodontic therapy involves removing infected or inflamed pulp to prevent tooth extraction and promote healing. East Village Dental aims to help you save your teeth and prevent an infection from spreading even further. We approach root canal treatments as a final preventative measure, and we only use them after we have exhausted all other options to prevent infections. We are one of the few offices in Calgary to offer root canal therapy under IV sedation.
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
If you have a toothache, it likely means an infection inside your tooth must be removed. Root canal therapy removes infected pulp from inside your tooth’s root canal.
The pulp, the soft tissue containing blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, is unnecessary after the tooth matures, so the procedure causes no harm. A root canal treatment minimizes the pain of a toothache. The method allows us to save your tooth before the infection spreads. If the infection were to spread for long enough, it’s possible that you could then need a tooth extraction. At East Village Dental, we want you to be able to maintain a complete smile. Root canals Calgary therapy saves your tooth.
What Can You Expect From a Root Canals Calgary Treatment?
The root canal procedure cures cavity-ridden teeth and removes decaying pulp. We ensure that our patients don’t suffer because of a root canal. After an hour in our office, you’ll leave feeling much better and relieved that you no longer have to deal with an infection.
After an initial consultation, we’ll book an appointment for the root canal.
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Anesthesia: The procedure begins with a local anesthetic or sedation, the effects of which last for a couple of hours, so you’ll be comfortable throughout the procedure.
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Removal of Infected Pulp: We remove the bacteria/infection and dead pulp that have accumulated inside your tooth. We thoroughly scrub away the infected area and clean it with an antibacterial solution. The root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and shaped to prevent reinfection.
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Sealing and Restoration: Our next move is to seal the exposed area with special instruments. If necessary, we might even top it with a restoration. Root canals Calgary treatments usually require a crown to protect the tooth.
Are you experiencing Symptoms of a Toothache or Tooth Infection?
You may require root canals Calgary therapy at East Village Dental if:
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Your tooth becomes inflamed or extra sensitive when you eat hot/cold food.
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Your tooth might be chipped or cracked in areas that expose the sensitive pulp.
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You suffer from severe tooth pain and have difficulty chewing your food.
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The area near your root canal has started to swell.
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An old filling falls out or becomes insufficient.
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Pain tends to last longer than 5 minutes
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Pain occurs spontaneously, especially at night
All of these scenarios can trigger pain and discomfort. The infection must be removed to eliminate the pain while keeping the tooth’s basic structure intact.
This is only possible via endodontic treatment: root canal therapy. The other option is complete tooth extraction, but we at East Village Dental want to avoid this so that you can keep your teeth. A root canal allows you to remove infection and enjoy your everyday life with improved oral health.
Root Canal Dentist in Calgary
Root canals are often wrongly depicted in TV and film as painful and scary. However, this is far from the truth! Medical advancements allow our patients to undergo root canals Calgary therapy without any pain.
Here’s what makes East Village Dental root canal treatments unique:
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Technology: Our office uses advanced Waveone technology to scrub away and thoroughly clean the buildup inside your tooth from the infection. We also use special tools to remove the tooth pulp safely and painlessly.
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Quick and Painless: Not only is the root canal procedure relatively painless, but it’s also swift. The entire procedure can be accomplished in just over an hour. You’ll be in and out of our office and get to go home without a tooth infection.
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Comfortable: Our root canals Calgary dentists take measures to make you feel comfortable during the therapy. Secanal-treated dentists provide the necessary anesthesia and amenities like entertainment and a blanket.
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Protection: A root canal-treated tooth may require a crown to protect against breakage due to structural weakness.
We are happy to address any concerns or questions before treatment. We hope to provide you with peace of mind about the treatment process.
If you need a root canal, you’re not alone. Root canal treatments are a standard dental procedure in general dentistry. They are a reliable way to alleviate pain and prevent further tooth decay without removing your teeth.
Root Canal Therapy FAQ
Are Root Canals Painful?
When you think of a root canals Calgary, you might imagine an unbearably painful procedure that should be avoided at all costs. We’re here to tell you that this isn’t true.
Contrary to what you might have heard, the procedure is relatively painless. Patients associate the pain with the procedure, but in reality, the procedure will stop the pain.
Root canals have advanced dramatically with modern anesthetics and dental technology. Thanks to medication and the tools we use, they are relatively painless and not typically more painful than a standard filling.
How Long Do Root Canals Take?
Root canals are a relatively quick procedure. Root canals Calgary performed in the front of your mouth typically take only 40-60 minutes, and those in the back of your mouth take an hour to an hour and a half. You’ll be comfortably frozen/numb during the entire procedure, and it will be over before you know it! When we send you on your way, you will be infection-free!
How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?
The cost of root canal therapy varies depending on whether or not your insurance covers it. Even if your insurance doesn’t cover the root canal, having one is much less expensive than having your teeth extracted and dental implants placed.
Can I Avoid a Root Canal?
Root canal therapy is unnecessary until an infection has burrowed into the root canal of a tooth. Our dentists do what they can to prevent this from happening, but it comes down to you and your dental hygiene routine:
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Thorough but gentle brushing twice a day.
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Floss around each tooth every day.
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Use a dentist-approved mouthwash.
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Visit East Village Dental every six months.
The best way to prevent a root canal is to visit the dentist regularly. A cavity takes months/years to grow into the nerve, but we can almost stop a root canal by treating it when it first appears.
East Village Dental Root Canals Calgary Treatment
You can say goodbye to the pain and nerve damage you feel daily. We have access to the latest technology in rotary endodontics (e.g., the Waveone system). This helps us provide quick and easy root canal removal that is more efficient and gentle than other manual processes.
Our experience and expertise allow us to be confident in our work and give you a positive experience with the dental care we can offer. Our goal is to provide immediate relief while preserving your existing tooth. Root canal treatment aims to save the natural tooth and prevent serious dental problems.
Don’t Delay—Call Us Today!
Do you require root canals Calgary therapy? We have years of experience curing tooth pain and are here to help.
Call us to request your FREE consultation at East Village Dental today!
East Village Dental
Hi! I’m Dr. Gregory Broyde
BSc, DDS, Owner at East Village Dental
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