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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Posted: Jul. 19, 2023. Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have to cause panic. Root canals are a common dental procedure, done quite often at our Westminster, Colorado office.Why do I need a root canal?There are several reasons why the doctor may suggest a root canal including:An infection in your tooth that has reached the nervesA deep cavity that cannot be filled because the pulp and nerves are also effectedInjury to the toothA deep cracked toothBroken toothRepeated fillings of the effective toothWhat is a root canal?A root canal is a dental procedure that is used to prevent the loss of a tooth and relieve pain. Inside your teeth is pulp which consists of soft tissue blood, connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. When the pulp becomes infected, swollen or diseased a root canal is necessary to save your tooth. During a root canal, the doctor will remove the infected pulp. The tooth’s root canals and pulp chamber of your tooth will be cleaned, so all the diseased pulp is removed and then your tooth will be sealed.What to Expect During a Root CanalYour root canal will start out just like any other dental procedure. We will go over any questions you may have, and then numb the area surrounding the tooth. After the area is numb the root canal will begin.The amount of time it takes to
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