The team at Okanagan Smiles Dentistry provide endodontic treatments in our office. Our goal is to save your tooth and protect it from further damage and, whether damaged from cavities or other trauma. We’ll work with you to ease any pain while keeping your original tooth intact. With treatments available right in our office, we strive to make the experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. If you are experiencing tooth pain and think you may need an endodontic treatment, we’re here to help.
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Root Canal Therapy
Sometimes due to injury/trauma or large cavities, the nerves inside the tooth become infected and die. When a tooth reaches this stage, there are two options: remove the tooth or save it with root canal treatment. A root canal procedure involves cleaning, shaping, and filling the canals to help prevent re-infection. After a root canal the tooth loses its strength, and can break easily. Crowns are recommended to protect a tooth with a root canal from breaking away.
After treatment, your tooth may be sensitive or tender for a week or two after root canal therapy. However, bad pain or swelling should not be expected. If you experience pain or swelling, contact us immediately for emergency care.
With proper care, your tooth could last as long as your other teeth, even with a root canal. However, occasionally, a second root canal, or re-treatment, may be required on your tooth. This is rare. The process, if necessary, involves simply removing the original root canal filling, re-cleaning the canal, and reshaping and refilling the cavity.
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