Dental Art Clinic provides root canal therapy at our Mount Prospect, IL clinic for patients from Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, and surrounding communities. Root canal treatment may be recommended when the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, damage, or other dental problems.
Symptoms can include persistent tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, discomfort when biting, or swelling around the affected tooth. Root canal therapy removes the damaged or infected tissue, cleans and seals the inside of the tooth, and can help preserve your natural tooth rather than having it extracted.
Root canal therapy is a dental treatment used to save a tooth when the soft tissue inside it, known as the dental pulp, becomes inflamed or infected. This may occur because of deep decay, a crack or injury, or other damage to the tooth.
During root canal treatment, the damaged or infected tissue is removed from inside the tooth. The area is then carefully cleaned, shaped, filled, and sealed. The goal is to eliminate infection, relieve discomfort, and preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
Root canal therapy generally involves several steps:
1. Accessing the Tooth: A small opening is created to reach the infected or damaged pulp inside the tooth.
2. Cleaning the Root Canals: The damaged tissue is removed, and the inside of the tooth and root canals are carefully cleaned and shaped.
3. Filling and Sealing the Tooth: The cleaned root canals are filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha and sealed to help protect the tooth.
After root canal therapy, the tooth may need a restoration to protect it and restore normal function. Depending on the condition and location of the tooth, this may include a filling or a custom dental crown.
At Dental Art Clinic in Mount Prospect, IL, we provide root canal therapy for patients from Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, and surrounding communities. Our team carefully evaluates each tooth and develops an appropriate treatment and restoration plan based on the patient’s individual needs.
If you are experiencing persistent tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, or discomfort when biting, contact Dental Art Clinic for an evaluation. Call (847) 590-5200 or request an appointment.
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