Root Canal Treatment

Every tooth has two sections: a crown, the visible part of the tooth above the gum line, and one or more roots, which anchor the teeth within the jaw. Each tooth has three basic layers: an outer layer of hard enamel (which protects the crown) or cementum (which covers the root), a middle layer of softer dentin, and, inside the center of the tooth, the pulp.

Pulp is living tissue containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. It’s found in the pulp chamber within the crown and in the root canals that lead from the pulp chamber to the tip of each root.

When the tooth pulp is infected or dying, it can’t be restored. Without prompt treatment, tooth extraction is often necessary. Moreover, an infection in the pulp can spread to the gum tissue, the jawbone, and other parts of the body. A root canal dentist in Flint can prevent tooth loss and more widespread infection by removing infected pulp tissue and restoring the integrity of the tooth structure. Patients in need of an emergency root canal in Flint can rely on Axcel Dental for timely care.

Even with the protective layers surrounding it, the tooth pulp is vulnerable to infection and injury:

A deep cavity can extend to the pulp chamber, permitting bacteria to reach the pulp and cause infection.
Similarly, a broken or cracked tooth can allow bacteria access to the pulp chamber.
With serious gum disease, infection can spread from the gums to the pulp inside the roots.
Tooth trauma can critically damage the nerves or the blood vessels inside the tooth, leading to pulp death.

The Root Canal Procedure

A root canal procedure is relatively straightforward. If you are anxious about the procedure, your Flint root canal specialist can recommend sedation options.

First, the area around the tooth is numbed. A dental dam is often placed around the tooth to isolate the area.
An opening in the crown is made to allow access to the pulp inside.
Small, precise instruments are used to clean the inner pulp chamber and root canals and to remove dead or dying tissue.
The area is thoroughly disinfected.
The inside of the tooth is shaped to hold a filling.
The roots and pulp chamber are filled with gutta-percha or a dental composite and sealed.

A crown is typically used to protect and reinforce the tooth after treatment. A temporary filling or crown will be placed on the tooth to prevent bacteria and food from entering the site while a permanent crown is created. This permanent crown will be placed at a later visit. The entire process usually takes from one to three appointments. Patients seeking an affordable root canal in Flint will find that Axcel Dental provides effective, patient-focused care.

Symptoms of Pulp Infection

A tooth that needs root canal treatment might be symptom-free, but any of these symptoms are strong indications that the pulp has suffered infection or injury:

Persistent tooth pain, which can be dull or sharp and severe
Pain when chewing or when any pressure is placed on the tooth
Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
A cracked, broken, darkened, or discolored tooth
Gum tissue near the tooth that is sore, red, or swollen
A pimple-like bump on the gums that persists or keeps recurring. This is the sign of an abscess, an infection in the gum or bone near the root of the tooth.

A root canal should be performed by a Flint root canal specialist or a dentist with advanced training in treating the interior of the tooth. Call your root canal dentist in Flint immediately if you have any symptoms of pulp infection or injury. Prompt endodontic treatment can relieve tooth pain and prevent further infection. And, with proper dental care and regular checkups, your restored tooth can last a lifetime.

Our Other Services

Axcel Dental specializes in providing relief tooth pain using advanced root canal treatment techniqes. However, we also serve to provide other exception dental services including general dentistry services, professional teeth whitening, emergency dental care, clear aligner therapy, best dental veneers, affordable full dentures in Flint.

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