We specialize in treating the most complicated teeth using microscopic illumination.
What is endodontic treatment?
Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth using special instruments designed for cleaning the roots.
Inside the tooth, under the hard tissue of the tooth is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels and nerves and everything that keeps your tooth alive. The pulp extends all the way from the top of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it goes to the tissues around the root. It is this area that becomes infected and causes a toothache.
Why would I need an endodontic procedure?
Endodontic treatment is needed when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected.
The inflammation or infection can be caused by deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack in the tooth. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
What are the signs of needing endodontic treatment?
Signs include pain, deep sensitivity to heat or cold, pain to touch and chewing.
Other signs can be discoloration of the tooth, and swelling or drainage around the tooth, but in some cases, there may not even be any symptoms. So if you think you may have a root problem with your tooth, please contact a, endodontist as soon as possible.
How does endodontic treatment save the tooth?
It’s so much better to try to save the tooth, rather than just pulling it out.
The endodontist removes the inflamed or infected pulp along with the bacteria causing the infection. Afterwards, you will return to your dentist, who will place a crown to protect the tooth and make it functional again.
Will I feel pain during or after the procedure?
You should not feel significant pain during treatment, since you will be numb for the root canal.
For 2-3 days following treatment, your tooth may feel sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This discomfort can be relieved with over-the-counter or prescription medications.
Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your endodontic treatment is completed. However, it is not common to have severe pain or pressure or pain that lasts more than a few days.
Schedule a visit
Call us at (801) 901-6095 or contact us. If you’re in pain, tell us when you call and we’ll get you in as soon as possible.