Root Canal
Treatments
Find relief and alleviate your tooth pain for good.
What Are
Root Canal Treatments?
Root canal treatment is a highly effective way to alleviate pain in an infected tooth. Infections in teeth most often occur due to advanced cavities reaching the nerve. Tooth infections can cause minor localized gum swelling or more pronounced swelling of the face in addition to bone loss around the tooth roots. A root canal procedure not only treats the source of infection, but also provides a way to save your tooth!
Despite a notorious reputation, advancements in materials and techniques have made root canal treatment a relatively painless procedure that is usually completed in one visit.
Root canal treatments are considered routine dentistry and are very common even in an age where dental implants are increasingly being used to replace badly diseased teeth.
What to expect during a Root Canal Prodecure
After local anesthesia is given, the nerve of the tooth is removed with a series of small, flexible files and the canals are thoroughly disinfected. The canals are then dried and sealed so that the inside of the tooth no longer is exposed to outside sources of potential re-infection.
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to answer your questions
Take a look through our most frequently asked questions to alleviate any confusion you may have about root canal treatments at Carter | Callaway.
Does a root canal hurt?
Modern root canal treatment is relatively painless and can be completed with local anesthesia.
How long does a root canal take?
Root canal treatment generally can be completed in 30-90 minutes. Sometimes the procedure is separated into two appointments to help improve the chances of success.
Will my tooth need a crown after a root canal?
Badly decayed teeth and those that provide a broad chewing surface (premolars and molars) will require a crown after a root canal to help prevent the tooth from breaking.
What is the success rate of a root canal?
The success rate of a root canal is generally accepted to be approximately 95%.
Does my dental insurance cover a root canal?
Most dental insurance policies help cover the cost of a root canal which is medically necessary to help save a tooth. Our insurance specialists will review eligibility or coverage details when treatment is planned.
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