{"id":711,"date":"2019-08-07T15:15:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machiasdental.com\/?page_id=711"},"modified":"2021-07-12T03:31:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T03:31:15","slug":"root-canal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machiasdental.com\/procedures\/dental-treatment\/root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]An abscessed tooth has an\u00a0infection<\/b>\u00a0that can only be removed by extracting the tooth or performing root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is a dental procedure designed to remove infection from the soft center of a tooth and save the rest of the tooth.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Why would someone need root canal treatment?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Some toothaches or gum pain are actually symptoms of an infection inside a tooth, called an abscess. Tooth decay and trauma can break through the hard outer layers of a tooth, exposing the inner tooth to bacteria and infection. If there is infection in the soft center of a tooth, it has to be stopped from spreading to the gums and the rest of the mouth. A spreading infection can cause damage to other teeth, your gums and jawbone, and even spread through your body.\u00a0Root canal treatment removes the infection<\/b>\u00a0and saves the rest of the tooth.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is a root canal?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Root canals are actually specific parts of a tooth, but usually the term, \u201croot canal\u201d refers to\u00a0a common dental treatment designed to save a tooth<\/b>. The crown of the tooth, the part you see above the gum, has a soft center filled with blood vessels and nerves. These nerves and blood vessels also run through the tooth roots, down to the gums, inside thin tunnels known as root canals. When these nerves, blood vessels and other soft tissue get infected, a condition called an abscessed tooth, infection and bacteria can travel through the root canals down to the gums. To stop the spread of infection without extracting the tooth, Dr. James Sparaga performs a root canal treatment. The soft tissue is all removed, and the hard tissue of the tooth is cleaned and filled.\u00a0The procedure is very common<\/b>\u00a0and can be done with minimal discomfort. Since the procedure actually saves much of the original tooth structure, it is a\u00a0better, healthier option<\/b>\u00a0for the patient than having the tooth extracted.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What can I expect from the root canal procedure?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Root canals have really gotten a bad reputation, but for many people the procedure is not much more complicated than having a cavity filled. Root canals have really gotten a bad reputation, but for many people the procedure is not much more complicated than having a cavity filled.[\/vc_column_text]
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DR. JAMES SPARAGA MAY PERFORM ROOT CANAL TREATMENT RIGHT IN THE OFFICE, OR REFER YOU TO A SPECIALIST, CALLED AN ENDODONTIST. IN ANY EVENT, THE TREATMENT CAN BE DONE QUICKLY AND COMFORTABLY<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Before anything else is done, Dr. James Sparaga will make sure that you are\u00a0completely comfortable with local anesthetics<\/b>\u00a0that numb the area around the affected tooth. If local anesthetics are not enough to make you comfortable, or of you have trouble getting numb, ask Dr. James Sparaga about sedation dentistry.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Dr. James Sparaga will create an opening in the hard surface of the tooth, and use special tools to\u00a0clean out the soft tissue<\/b>, the nerves and any bacteria or infection.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]Once all the soft tissue has been removed, all the empty spaces, including the root canals, will be filled with\u00a0special filling material<\/b>\u00a0to keep out any future infection. Dr. James Sparaga may wait a week to be certain the infection has been eliminated before permanently filling the tooth. If this is the case, temporary filling will close the tooth until the next appointment, the following week, when the tooth is permanently filled and closed.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]After root canal treatment, the tooth will be more brittle than a \u201clive\u201d tooth, so Dr. James Sparaga will fit the tooth with a\u00a0dental crown<\/b>. Once the crown has been fitted, there may be some initial tenderness, but the new tooth will soon function and feel just like the original healthy tooth[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_column_text]What are my alternatives to root canal treatment?<\/b>[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]If you have an abscessed tooth, the\u00a0infection must be removed<\/b>\u00a0to stop it from spreading. The only alternative to a root canal is extraction of the tooth.[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div>[vc_column_text]While extraction may seem initially like the least expensive option, Dr. James Sparaga will probably recommend replacing the extracted tooth. An extracted tooth that is not replaced can leave a gap that causes problems for the surrounding teeth and potentially affect your bite. If root canal is an option, it may end up being less expensive than extracting and replacing that same tooth with a partial denture, bridge or a dental implant.\u00a0Ask Dr. James Sparaga to explain all the options<\/b><\/a>, and why root canal is recommended.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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