Questions for Your Burnaby Dentist
Are you looking for a new dental home? You probably have a lot of questions about what treatment will be like in our office and which services we offer. We listed some of our most common questions here, but if your specific question is not listed, please give us a call or email us from the handy form on our Contact page.
We look forward to answering your questions and to seeing you in our office.
Root Canal Therapy
Patients who worry about root canal pain are in for a pleasant surprise. The dental procedure is virtually pain-free! Many people who visit our Burnaby dental clinic associate root canal therapy with pain, but it’s generally pain that brings people in. The pain is caused by an infection deep within the tooth root, and a root canal will actually relieve the pain and remove the infection.
Comfortable Root Canal Treatment in Burnaby
The root canal procedure is a common one that is no worse than getting an average filling—and it can save your infected tooth from extraction. Once our dentists have determined a root canal is necessary, the area to be treated will be thoroughly numbed. That alone will probably help with the pain you are feeling.
Root Canal Procedure
When we are certain you are comfortable, we will make a tiny hole in the affected tooth and remove the infected tooth pulp. After thoroughly cleaning the tooth root and saturating it with an antibiotic, the area is plugged and sealed to prevent infection from spreading. In most cases, we will recommend a dental crown to protect, strengthen, and save the remaining tooth structure.
The area might be tender for a few days, but soon after your tooth should feel normal again, and you can chew normally.
So, how do you know if you need a root canal in Burnaby, BC?
Most of the time, you’ll experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Toothache
- Jaw or Face Swelling
- Tooth Discolouration
- A Blister on the Gum
If the tooth is badly damaged and the nerve is no longer viable, you may feel only minor pain.
Fortunately, root canal therapy in Burnaby, BC, can often eliminate your pain, prevent the spread of infection, and save your tooth from extraction.
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
We perform root canal therapy when an infection occurs deep within your tooth's canal. First, the dentist numbs the treatment area, removes the infected tissue, and temporarily seals the tooth.
At a future visit, we typically cap the tooth with a dental crown to restore stability.
You can often avoid these painful infections through:
- Regular Dental Checkups and Teeth Cleanings
- Brushing and Flossing After Meals or at Least Twice Daily
- Wearing a Mouthguard During Athletics and a Nightguard if You Grind Your Teeth
- Reporting Oral Health Changes to Your Dentist as Soon as Possible
Do You Have a Toothache?
A tooth root infection is a dental emergency requiring prompt attention at the dental office. If you have symptoms, call us today.
Your comfort is our priority!