Patients who are advised by their dentist in Mississauga, that they may benefit from root canal surgery often ask their surgeon, “Does a root canal hurt?”
Root canal treatment
First, it is important to understand the process of root canal therapy to learn more about how it is performed to eliminate pain. The procedure requires the dentist to make a hole in the tooth to access the inner portion called the dental pulp. The pulp is then removed with special instruments and the space is disinfected, filled, and sealed. The pulp contains the nerves that cause pain. When removed, the tooth is essentially deadened, and pain can no longer be felt. Our team uses local anesthetic to ensure patients don’t feel a thing!
Why root canal therapy?
There are many reasons a patient may require root canal therapy. They may have:
- An extremely large cavity
- A filling that has failed
- An infection inside of the tooth
- Experienced an injury to the dental pulp
When patients are told they could benefit from treatment, they are often worried about pain or the aftereffects of the procedure. However, the procedure is performed without pain and discomfort, and is done to eliminate the issues resulting from the affected tooth. By undergoing root canal therapy, patients can avoid the extraction of their tooth and avoid having to deal with the cost and time associated with replacement options such as dental implants, dental crowns, and dental bridges. Root canals are extremely successful.
Do you believe you may benefit from root canal therapy?
Now is a great time to speak to an oral surgeon about undergoing this procedure to save a natural tooth and avoid replacement. Patients in and around the community of Mississauga Ontario are encouraged to call (289) 768-7876 today to schedule an appointment with Drs. Navin and Nakul Ratra of R Dentists to discuss this and many other dental surgeries available in our state-of-the-art facility. We are located at 6733 Mississauga Road, Suite 102 and can assist patients in and around the community.