ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN HAILEY & KETCHUM
We can provide a root canal to heal your tooth after the roots or pulp become infected or damaged. Root canals can restore the health and function of your tooth and help you avoid tooth extractions.
Don’t let tooth pain hold you back, root canal therapy can help
Root Canal Procedure
Commonly called a root canal, root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction. To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with a medicated material.
We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office. Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a painful treatment. In reality, however, root canal treatment can often be completed with minimal discomfort thanks to advanced techniques, tools, and anesthesia. Our dentist, along with our entire dental team, works hard to provide you with a pleasant, comfortable experience each time you visit our office.
Signs You May Need Root Canal Treatment
Most of the time, teeth that have had been hurting begin to improve and have less pain; however, persistent pain can be a warning signal that there is something wrong with the pulp inside of your teeth. Root canals are recommended if this pulp is infected or irritated. Some common symptoms indicating that you may require root canal treatment for tooth pain are consistent pain while biting, the sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures when eating and drinking, gum swelling that will be around the surrounding area of the problematic tooth, and sometimes a dark or dull looking tooth compared to other teeth. A root canal may help alleviate the discomfort caused from your tooth.
Advantages of Root Canal Therapy
Today, root canal treatments are used to eliminate infection and can save your natural tooth. Receiving this procedure as soon as possible can save your natural tooth from extraction and alleviate pain when speaking, eating and smiling. Root canals also aid in keeping the natural bite and preventing the movement of the teeth around it. At Wood River Dental Care we strive to make treatment as painless and as comfortable as possible.
Why Trust Wood River Dental Care for Your Root Canal Procedure
Wood River Dental Care wants the patient to be comfortable at all times whether you choose our Ketchum or Hailey office; our office works to make the root canal experience comfortable, clear and provide the best possible treatment recommendation for our patients. Patients searching for a root canal dentist can feel reassured that our office provides effective treatment that allows patients to get their pain treated as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canal Treatment
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Can root canal treatment help my tooth pain?
Yes, many people seeking root canal treatment to resolve pain do find that root canal therapy alleviates discomfort because it treats the pain causing infected or inflamed tissues in your teeth.
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Should I be seeking out a root canal dentist?
If you notice persistent pain that does not stop, if you encounter a significant amount of pain while eating, if there is swelling, or if you realize that hot and cold foods and drinks are causing your tooth pain to become excruciating then you should see a dentist who specializes in root canals.
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How long will a root canal treatment take?
The length of root canal therapy will usually take about 1 or 2 appointments, it depends on if your tooth needs a crown after the root canal is performed.
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Is root canal therapy a better choice than having my tooth removed?
Yes, root canal therapy can save your tooth in most cases which benefits your oral health in many ways; for instance, it allows you to maintain the bite you originally have and your other teeth will not shift.
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Does root canal therapy hurt?
No, most root canals are quite comfortable because dentists use anesthesia to eliminate all pain. Modern root canals are less painful than expected.