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Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy saves a tooth when the inner nerve tissue is infected or inflamed due to deep decay, cracks, or trauma. At Shawnee Dental, we focus on a gentle, pain-free root canal experience using modern techniques and thorough local anesthesia to keep you comfortable. By removing the infection and sealing the tooth, root canal treatment can relieve pain, protect your smile, and help you avoid an extraction.
Benefits: Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
Relieve tooth pain and sensitivity: Infected nerve tissue can cause lingering pain, pressure, or sensitivity to hot and cold. Root canal therapy removes the source of the discomfort from inside the tooth. Many patients feel significant relief soon after treatment.
Save your natural tooth: A root canal allows you to keep your own tooth instead of removing it. Keeping the natural tooth helps maintain your bite and supports jaw health. It also avoids the extra steps and cost of replacing the tooth later.
Stop infection from spreading: Dental infections can worsen if left untreated and may spread to nearby tissues. Root canal treatment cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth to remove bacteria. This helps protect neighbouring teeth and supports overall oral health.
Restore normal chewing and function: Painful or infected teeth often make it hard to chew on one side. Root canal therapy stabilizes the tooth so you can bite and chew comfortably again. Once restored, the tooth can function normally for years.
A predictable, long-term solution: Root canal therapy has a strong track record of saving teeth when followed by proper restoration. With a permanent filling or crown and regular dental check-ups in Calgary, treated teeth can last a long time. It’s a reliable option for protecting your smile and avoiding future complications.
Process: What to Expect With Root Canal Treatment in Calgary
Exam, Imaging, and diagnosis: We begin with an exam and CBCT scans or digital X-rays to confirm infection or inflammation inside the tooth. We’ll discuss your symptoms and evaluate the tooth structure and surrounding bone. Then we’ll explain your treatment options and what root canal therapy will involve.
Numbing and comfort-first care: We use local anesthetic to numb the area thoroughly for a pain-free appointment. Our team checks in with you throughout treatment to make sure you stay comfortable. If you’re anxious, we can also discuss sedation options to help you relax.
Accessing and cleaning the inside of the tooth: A small opening is made to reach the infected tissue inside the tooth. We gently remove the damaged nerve tissue and clean the root canals to eliminate bacteria. This step is done carefully to protect the tooth and prepare it for sealing.
Disinfecting and shaping the canals: The canals are cleaned and disinfected to reduce the chance of reinfection. We shape the canals so they can be filled and sealed properly. This is a key part of creating a stable, long-lasting result.
Filling and sealing the tooth: The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to prevent bacteria from returning. A temporary or permanent filling is placed to close the access opening. We’ll explain what to expect afterward and how to protect the tooth during healing.
Final restoration with a crown (when needed): Many root canal-treated teeth benefit from a crown to restore strength and prevent fractures. We’ll recommend the right restoration based on how much tooth structure remains and where the tooth is located. Once restored, the tooth can feel and function like a natural part of your smile.
