Root Canal Therapy IN Hickory

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I HAVE A TOOTHACHE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Toothaches can mean several different things, but they are most commonly symptoms of a tooth infection. Tooth infections are treated with root canal therapy, and they really aren’t as bad as their reputations claim. These days, root canal therapy is more similar to getting a cavity filled, and receiving treatment will help you get out of pain instead of dealing with the discomfort of an infected tooth.
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DID YOU KNOW…

About 0 % of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to fear or misconceptions.

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HOW IT WORKS: THE ROOT CANAL TREATMENT PROCESS

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EXAM & X-RAYS

During your appointment, your dentist will perform an exam and review your x-rays in order to properly diagnose your issue. If it is a tooth infection, the next step is to determine the extent of the infection, and decide whether or not root canal therapy will be effective for treating the problem.
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LOCAL ANESTHESIA & SEDATION OPTIONS

To start the procedure, your dentist will numb the site, including the nerves of the treatment area, using a numbing needle. You may also opt to receive sedation to ensure you feel comfortable throughout the process.
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REMOVING DECAY & INFECTED PULP

Once you are comfortably numb, your dentist will begin removing any decayed material starting with the enamel. From there, they will move toward the pulp. Once the infected pulp is removed from the inside of the tooth and the canals have been thoroughly cleaned, the area is flushed with disinfectant to eliminate bacteria.
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FILLING THE ROOT CANALS

After the inside of the tooth has been cleaned and sanitized, the root canals will be filled with a rubber-like material called “gutta-percha.” This inert substance replaces the extracted pulp and supports the interior of the tooth to maintain structure.
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SEALING OR CAPPING THE TOOTH

Once the interior of the tooth has been filled, it will be restored with either a filling or a dental crown, depending on how much enamel was lost during the procedure.
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DID YOU KNOW…

Root canals are a simple, common procedure with about 0 million root canals being performed every year.

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DID YOU KNOW…

Getting root canal therapy can save you from more invasive procedures, like a tooth extraction.

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