Root Canal Therapy

Aurora, Illinois

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Relief, Restoration, and Retention of Natural Teeth

Root canal therapy is an endodontic procedure designed to save and restore severely damaged or infected teeth. At Smile Circle Dental, our skilled team uses advanced technology and cutting-edge techniques to ensure your comfort and achieve the best possible outcomes for your oral health.

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Why Would a Tooth Require Root Canal Therapy?

Inside every tooth is an area called the pulp chamber that contains blood vessels, nerves, and tissues. Tooth pulp inflammation or infection can develop due to a tooth chip or crack, deep decay, trauma, a damaged restoration, or repeated dental procedures.

Root canal therapy is required to treat teeth with pulp damage. It involves removing the infected or inflamed tooth pulp from within the damaged tooth, eliminating the infection. Root canal therapy not only relieves your pain but also prevents the spread of infection to other teeth and other parts of the body.

What Are Signs of Tooth Pulp Damage Requiring Root Canal Therapy?

The following are the most common signs of tooth pulp damage requiring root canal therapy:

Persistent tooth pain that intensifies when you chew or apply pressure to the tooth
Sensitivity to cold and hot temperatures that tends to linger
Swollen, tender gums or a pimple-like bump on the gums
Tooth discoloration that usually occurs as a result of trauma
A chipped or cracked tooth, which provides harmful bacteria an entryway to the pulp

What Happens During a Root Canal Treatment?

We start by making a small opening in the crown of the affected tooth to remove the diseased pulp tissues. Next, we carefully clean and disinfect the root canals and fill them with a biocompatible material known as gutta-percha before sealing the area. After your root canal, we will place a dental crown over your treated tooth to protect it and restore its form and function. With proper care and maintenance, your root canal-treated tooth can last a lifetime!

Enhancing Your Treatment Outcomes

At Smile Circle Dental, we use the latest dental technology to enhance your treatment outcomes. One of our cutting-edge tools is our rotary endodontic instrument, which allows for faster, more efficient cleaning of the root canals than traditional techniques. Our rotary endodontic instrument reduces noise and provides a more comfortable treatment experience, better treatment outcomes, and a quicker recovery time.

Why Choose Smile Circle Dental for Your Root Canal Therapy?

Our dedicated team at Smile Circle Dental is committed to providing the highest standard of care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. We understand the fear and anxiety often associated with root canal therapy and go above and beyond to ensure our patients are relaxed and informed throughout the process. Our use of rotary endodontic technology is just one example of our commitment to advanced dental care, making treatments more efficient and patient-friendly.