Resolve Pain and Save Your Tooth with Root Canal Therapy
Tooth decay or damage can be so severe that it puts your entire tooth at risk. Root canal treatment in Tinley Park, Illinois, can give your tooth a second chance. Optima Dental Associates uses comfortable and advanced methods to provide safe and effective root canals. If you want to save your tooth with a root canal, schedule an appointment with Dr. Mustafa today!
Do I need a root canal?
Every tooth has nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues. When these living tissues are irritated or inflamed by harmful bacteria, you’ll likely experience numerous unpleasant symptoms, including:
- A severe toothache that doesn’t go away
- Sharp pains, especially when you bite or chew food
- Lingering tooth sensitivity, especially after consuming cold or hot drinks
- Swollen or tender gums
- Your tooth turns brown, dark, or yellow
A tooth due for root canal therapy needs the procedure done right away. Otherwise, delaying treatment causes the infection to grow further, which may result in tooth loss.
How is the procedure done?
The dentist will examine your tooth with dental X-rays to determine whether it is viable for a root canal. If so, he will numb your gums with local anesthesia to ensure a painless dental experience. You’ll only feel mild pressure as we work on your tooth.
After isolating the tooth with a rubber dam, we’ll make a small access hole in the crown to access the pulp. The dentist will use this opening to remove the diseased tissues. If left intact, harmful bacteria multiply, and pus-filled pockets can form at the end of the roots. When this occurs, it’s known as a dental abscess—a severe condition that can lead to life-threatening infections.
Next, the dentist thoroughly cleans and sanitizes the root canals until all the infection is gone. The empty canals are then filled with gutta-percha, a latex-like, biocompatible material. Finally, we’ll restore your tooth with a dental crown, restoring its function and aesthetics. Your root canal-treated tooth functions and looks like other teeth.
What can I expect after a root canal?
Expect mild pain and sensitivity after your procedure. However, pain medications and home remedies will manage discomfort. Also, observe good oral hygiene and adhere to a soft diet until you heal. Many patients recover within a few days without complications.
Should I consider dental extraction?
Tooth removal addresses pain and infection but leaves a gap that causes numerous challenges. The resulting gap diminishes how you speak and chew, and smiling is never the same. If you choose to address the gap, it involves costly teeth replacements.
Let’s save your tooth with a root canal unless it is irreparably damaged. Like dental extraction, root canal treatment resolves pain and infection but leaves your tooth intact. This way, you don’t have to consider costly dental implants and bridges.
Ready to meet your Tinley Park root canal dentist?
A severe toothache can affect your everyday life. Optima Dental Associates provides gentle root canals to patients in and around Tinley Park, Illinois. This procedure relieves pain and preserves your natural smile.
Ready to get started with a root canal? Call (708) 315-2105 and reserve an appointment with Dr. Mustafa. Let’s help you maintain a healthy, pain-free smile.
