Root Canal (Endodontics)
Dr. Bursich and Associates enjoys doing root canals because the procedure help you save as many of their natural teeth as possible. Most patients really appreciate the fact that we can do your root canal
procedure right in this office, saving you from having to visit multiple doctors. If you do need a referral to a Root Canal specialist, we can send you just down the parking lot to get a second opinion or treatment.
Why can Root Canals Hurt?
Most people experience pain with root canals because they did not numb properly. There are a couple of reasons for this but we take every step to ensure that this does not happen to you.
To make sure that you are the most comfortable, Dr. Bursich prescribes you an antibiotic to take before the procedure to ensure that you will numb properly and pain medication for after the procedures.
You will experience minimal discomfort and should only be mildly sore after, depending on how long the infection has been eating away at the supporting gum and bone.
Our Root Canal Procedure
Before recommending root canal therapy we collect a thorough history of any symptoms and perform an examination including digital x-rays. This aids in the accurate diagnosis of any tooth that may be suspected of needing root canal therapy. Dr. Bursich’s root canals are fast and comfortable thanks to the use of motorized rotary instruments and local anesthetic. A rotary instrument is a handpiece which allows Dr. Bursich to clean and shape the canals faster than using traditional hand files. If properly performed, and under normal circumstances, a root canal-treated tooth can last you a lifetime.
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What is a Root Canal?
Correctly referred to as Root Canal therapy; it is a dental procedure that is used to repair and save a tooth whose pulp is badly decayed or infected. The pulp is the living part of the tooth made up of nerves and blood vessels. It can become infected or die through various reasons including decay, trauma and deep or incorrectly-placed fillings. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
SIGNS THAT A ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE MAY BE NEEDED:
- Swelling around the tooth or deep in the jaw. A bubble can form on the gum tissue that is filled with pus and blood.
- Constant, moderate to severe tooth pain. The pain might feel like a dull ache or more intense as if the tooth seems to throb with every heartbeat.
- Severe tooth pain. Pain that feels better when something cold is applied to the tooth and increases when something hot is applied to the tooth.
- The pain is worse when you lie down and reduces when you are upright.
- Tooth pain that seems to make your head, ear(s), eye(s), or neck hurt as well.
- Pain when chewing or biting down on something. Even soft foods can seem to irritate the tooth causing soreness or severe pain.
- Tooth sensitivity to sweets.
- Pain that lasts for a long time after something cold is consumed.
- There can also be no symptoms. This is called a chronically infected tooth.
If you are concerned about your teeth, schedule an appointment today. You can have a free consultation, and Dr. Bursich can make sure you get the right treatment.