Root Canal Therapy

Offering Root Canal Therapy in Palm Harbor, FL

You may not be able to see it, but your tooth my be damaged. Structures inside your tooth (the pulp) could be inflamed or abscessed. You might experience some symptoms, some sensitivity to cold or heat, a constant throbbign ache or pain when you chew or you may feel nothing at all.

There are many reasons that can lead to this infection. Decay under old fillings, a deep cavity or trauma to a tooth - All can damage the pulp and lead to painful infections and abscesses.

What is done during the procedure?

• Root canal therapy is a way of stopping an infection in the root of a tooth. The aim of the treament is to save the tooth. An x-ray and/or symptoms are used to detect the infection. The infection inside the root is removed and the tooth is restored to its normal appearance and function. Afterward, a crown is often required to protect the damaged tooth from fracture.

How long will it take and will I be uncomfortable?

• The treatment itself may take 1 or 2 visits and most patients experience tremendous relief as opposed to dental discomfort.

Like most problems, the sooner the infection is treated, the better.