Root Canal Therapy

Dentist in Miami, FL

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy sounds intimidating for many patients. Most of them associate this procedure with pain and discomfort, but that is not true at all. Root canal therapy can help you to get relief from tooth pain caused by infections.

The process involves removing the infected tooth pulp from inside your teeth and protecting it from further damage.

anesthesia so that you do not feel any discomfort during the procedure.
Once the area has been cleaned, our dentist will seal the area with rubber-like materials. Remember that once the pulp is removed, your tooth is dead. So you will not feel any pain or discomfort there.
Finally, a crown is added to the dead tooth to give it some structural strength.

Depending on the complexity of the conditions, the whole treatment can be done in one or several visits.

What are the benefits of root canal therapy?

At 1-2-3 Smile Family Dentistry, we are here to help you address minor or major dental concerns. Our office is equipped to provide the best root canal treatment. Some benefits of this procedure are:

Infections in your dental roots mainly cause tooth pain. The root canal treatment involves removing the entire infected pulp, which means there will be no more harmful bacteria. Thus, the root canal procedure prevents the infection from spreading to the nearby teeth.
The root canal treatment removes infections and makes your teeth beautiful too. The procedure is complete after a well-made crown is fitted on your teeth, and that makes your dental conditions aesthetically pleasing.
The treatment aims at saving your natural tooth. Once the procedure is complete, the concerned teeth will function normally like the other teeth.
Infections in the pulp can mix with your bloodstream and reach different parts of your body. It can cause issues like respiratory infections, heart problems, etc. By undergoing root canal treatment, you will be able to keep your overall health safe.

Who is a good candidate for root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment can help in a lot of conditions. Patients with the following dental issues can take up root canal treatment after our experienced dentists in Miami, FL, have thoroughly examined their teeth:

Extreme tooth sensitivity to hot and cold items
Sharp pain while chewing or biting
If you notice a small cyst or pimple-like things on your gums.
If you have chipped and cracked teeth, infections can penetrate through that.
Painful and inflamed gums.
If you have a deep decay or your gums, have darkened.

Getting root canal treatment in Miami, FL

The bacteria will destroy the pulp eventually and might infect the bones too. Slowly the jawbones will become weak, and they will break down. The ligaments around the teeth will also get inflamed. It will cause continuous and throbbing pain. If the infection spreads beyond repair, then extraction is the only way out. Thus, to save your teeth and make them functional once again, a root canal is a great choice. Talk to your Miami, FL dentist and see if you are a good candidate for this treatment. Our dentists will help you throughout the process, and they will educate you on the best ways to maintain your dental health and hygiene