Root Canal Treatment West Palm Beach
Relieve Toothaches & Save Smiles
If you have a severe toothache, a root canal can help provide complete relief. In fact, despite their dubious reputation, they are one of the best tools we have to eliminate severe dental pain and rescue teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted.
At Palm Beach Dental Excellence, we use root canals to treat teeth that have damage or an infection deep inside them where the sensitive nerve resides. Thanks to modern techniques, the experience will be no more painful than getting a filling too! If you believe your tooth may be infected and in need of root canal treatment, call our West Palm Beach dental office today.
Why Choose Palm Beach Dental Excellence for Root Canal Treatment?
- Sedation Dentistry Available
- One-on-One Attention
- Same-Day Emergency Appointments
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
You may need root canal treatment if:
- The presence of a deep cavity has irreversibly damaged the nerve of the tooth and is causing severe pain
- There is an abscess (infection) at the root end of the tooth may or may not be causing pain
- A dead nerve is causing inflammation and swelling
- A tooth is cracked or broken
Simply put, if you are experiencing any abnormal dental symptoms – from a pimple-like bump on your gums and persistent sensitivity to pain when biting down – you should give us a call ASAP to schedule an emergency appointment.
The Root Canal Process
Dr. Asinmaz will begin by administering local anesthesia to numb the infected tooth and the area around it, ensuring you stay comfortable throughout the entire procedure. The tooth will then be isolated so that moisture does not reach the workspace.
When ready, he will make a small opening in the crown of your tooth so that he can access the inner chambers and canals. Using specially designed instruments, he will clear out any bacteria and/or damaged areas as well as remove the pulp – the cause of the infection.
The tooth will then be filled with gutta-percha, a biocompatible substance, before it is sealed off to prevent possible reinfection in the future. Impressions of your tooth will then be taken so that a customized crown can be crafted and put into place within a few weeks.
Depending on the tooth, it may take one or two appointments to complete treatment. That said, there are odd times when the complexity of the tooth or the extent of infection requires additional visits.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Patients are often surprised to hear that needing a root canal is good news. It is – it means your tooth can be saved! Plus, thanks to powerful numbing agents and the latest dental technology, the treatment process is virtually painless. Even the healing period will be smooth sailing with the aftercare instructions we provide you, like not chewing on that side of your mouth, taking OTC pain medication as directed, and rinsing with warm saltwater periodically.