Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure that aims to save a tooth that has been severely damaged or infected. This treatment involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (the pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it, and then filling and sealing it. The common causes affecting the pulp are a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, repeated dental treatment to the tooth or trauma. The term "root canal" comes from cleaning of the canals inside the tooth's root. Dr. Chaz Vittitow at The Local Dentist in Bellingham, WA is highly skilled in performing root canal therapy.
If you're experiencing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, it may be a sign that you need root canal therapy. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to more serious complications such as abscesses, spread of infection, and even tooth loss. Root canal therapy can effectively relieve these symptoms and save your natural tooth.
Preserving your natural teeth helps maintain your oral health, as it prevents your other teeth from drifting out of line and causing jaw problems. Dr. Vittitow's expertise in root canal therapy can help restore your oral health and prevent further dental complications.
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One of the primary benefits of root canal therapy is the relief it provides from severe tooth pain. The procedure involves removing the infected pulp which is the source of the discomfort. Once the pulp is removed and the tooth is cleaned and sealed, the pain will significantly diminish.
Root canal therapy not only treats the infected tooth but also prevents the infection from spreading to other teeth or into your bloodstream. By removing the infected pulp, the spread of the infection is effectively halted.
Another notable benefit of root canal therapy is that it helps save your natural tooth. Extracting the problematic tooth is not always the best solution, as it can lead to other teeth shifting, affecting your bite and overall oral health. Root canal therapy allows you to keep your natural tooth and maintain your smile.
Dr. Vittitow will first examine the affected tooth and take an X-ray to assess the extent of the damage or infection. This step is crucial in planning the subsequent stages of your treatment.
Under local anesthesia, a small opening is made in the crown of the tooth, and the diseased pulp is removed. Dr. Vittitow uses specialized instruments to clean the root canal and pulp chamber.
After the pulp has been removed and the tooth is cleaned, it is then filled with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. The opening in the crown is then sealed with a temporary filling, while a permanent crown is being made.
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