Root Canal Treatment in Hollywood, FL

How Does a Root Canal Treatment Work?

In short, during a root canal procedure, Dr. Giraldo removes the nerve and the pulp of the tooth, cleans the inside of the infected tooth, and seals it to prevent reinfection. While having a root canal treatment sounds painful and invasive, modern dental technology has advanced so that endodontic treatment is performed with anesthesia and is no more painful than filling a cavity.

The root canal procedure drills into your tooth and removes the infected nerve and damaged pulp. Once the nerve and pulp are removed, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. But rest assured, the tooth’s nerves only function is to provide the feeling of cold or heat, and it is not necessary for eating and drinking or maintaining a healthy mouth.

Your mouth will be numb from the anesthesia for a few hours, but the root canal treatment should alleviate the pain you had prior. Temperature sensitivity will be gone instantly.

What Are the Risks of Not Treating an Infected Tooth?

Leaving an infected or damaged tooth untreated allows bacteria to grow in the tooth, cause pain and further disease. When abscess forms, it can cause gum and jaw damage and create additional health issues like facial and neck swelling, bone loss in your jaw, and drainage into other parts of your head or neck, leading to dangerous infections in your throat.

The reality is if you don’t have a root canal performed, the infected tooth will likely need to be extracted to prevent the spread of infection. Once the tooth is removed, it will need to be replaced. The options for tooth replacement could be getting a dental bridge or having a single dental implant installed. The best option to save your tooth is usually performing a root canal endodontics procedure.