ROOT CANALS

A root canal, also termed endodontic treatment, is a safe and common procedure to treat an infection in the tooth’s nerve. In the past, damaged and diseased teeth were removed. Patients who suffer from tooth loss find an unpleasant change in how they chew, smile, speak, or interact with others.

A missing tooth puts unnatural strain or pressure on the adjacent teeth and can cause further tooth loss. While many patients are well-served by false teeth (dental implants, bridges, dentures, etc.), saving your natural teeth is the best option for good health. The advancements in root canal specialist techniques have enabled dentists to save and repair damaged teeth through root canal treatment.

Infected teeth that are not extracted or repaired will cause infection, contaminate the body, and can also weaken the immune system. Because damaged teeth can’t heal on their own, they will continue to damage bone and can cause extreme pain as they get wors.

Teeth can become infected when the soft tissue of nerves, pulp, and blood vessels inside the tooth gets injured. Furthermore, deep cavities, cracked or fractured teeth, and large fillings are common causes of pulp injury. These causes can allow bacteria to enter the pulp chamber, causing disease and inflammation.

When this happens, the pulp cannot repair itself and dies. If this is left untreated, the pus from the infection eventually builds up at the root tip, making a hole in the jawbone called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the surrounding bone.

Although some people have no symptoms, the following are common signs of tooth infections:

• Throbbing or pain while biting, which can also be caused by tooth grinding or a cracked tooth
• Swelling (also can be caused by periodontal disease)
• Severe tooth decay
• Lengthy painful response to hot and cold food
• Spontaneous pain that lingers in the root canal

It may require multiple visits to the dentist. The diseased pulp is removed during this treatment, and the pulp chamber and root canals are disinfected, cleaned, and sealed.

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Root canal treatment is generally completed in a single appointment. But if the dentist recommends a permanent filling or crown, it might take more than one appointment. In this case, the procedure is completed in 90 minutes to 3 hours. Root canal treatment is typically a four-step process that involves the removal of a temporary filling and the placement of a crown or permanent filling. After this process, the dentist may recommend medications to prevent any kind of infection.

There are commonly three types of root canal treatments in London, Ontario, that Ingersoll Dental Care is offering to their clients at affordable rates.

Suppose your tooth develops severe decay that cannot be treated by filling; then you may need non-surgical root canal treatment. This is a standard and most common type of root canal treatment for nerve tissue removal.

When your tooth develops a critical cavity where the infection reaches your nerves, it becomes difficult to remove the infection with other methods. So, non-surgical root canal treatment becomes the only option. In these cases, root canal specialists and endodontists will recommend this treatment to remove cavities in your nerves.

If the non-surgical or primary root canal treatment does not work or becomes unsuccessful, endodontists recommend an apicoectomy. If the inflammation or infection reaches the alveolar bone—the part of your jaw—then this treatment becomes necessary. In apicoectomy, the root canal specialist or endodontist injects local anesthesia into the infected region.

After that, the endodontist will remove the tip of the tooth and fill the canal to protect it. After a while, your tooth will heal naturally. Furthermore, apicoectomy is a quick procedure—you can leave the clinic right after surgery and resume your daily activities without much hindrance.

For endodontic microsurgery, we have a specialized team of endodontists in London who can perform this surgery with great efficiency and a high success rate.

Root canal specialists usually recommend this surgery when other traditional treatments are not feasible or have failed. The primary intention of endodontists when performing microsurgery is to save your natural teeth, while in other surgeries, dentists might extract the original tooth.

The approximate root canal cost in Ontario varies depending on the type and quality of the procedure. Estimated root canal costs in London may range from $300 to $1500 or more. As the treatment preserves your natural tooth, it is definitely worth the price.

You can find various root canal specialists near you who are capable of providing high-quality services. Still, Ingersoll Dental Care can be the best option, as we have expertise in multiple dental services and aim to fulfill the needs of our clients at affordable rates.