Root Canal
What Is a Root Canal, Exactly?
Everyone has heard of a root canal, but not everyone understands how this procedure actually works or when you might need it.
When a cavity is left untreated, the bacteria can infiltrate the inner part of your tooth, which contains soft pulp, blood vessels, and dental nerves that extend down the root canals. This is a root canal infection, and it can cause intense pain, the growth of dental abscesses, the spread of the infection to other parts of the body, and even the risk of losing your tooth. Root canal infections need to be addressed quickly.
Root canal treatment is performed by a dentist or endodontist, a specialist in dentistry that focuses on conditions of the dental pulp. During the procedure, they eliminate bacteria from the inner tooth by removing the diseased pulp, blood vessels, and dental nerves. The dentist or endodontist then seals the chamber and fits the tooth with a dental crown to provide structural support and restore function.
Dental Implants Fill the Gaps in Your Smile After Tooth Extraction
A dentist or endodontist will do everything they can to save a natural tooth during a root canal. However, if the infection has sufficiently weakened the tooth, this may not be possible. Fortunately, we offer implant dentistry services as well. We can place a dental implant and fit it with an implant-supported crown to support the strength of your jawbone and restore the appearance and function of your bite after extraction.
Your Comfort Comes First We Offer Sedation
The developments in modern dentistry mean that a root canal is not the uncomfortable procedure many patients imagine it to be. However, we understand that some patients may still have some reservations about root canal treatment. If you feel especially anxious before your procedure, we have sedation options available. You can choose either oral or nitrous sedation, which can both help you achieve a deep state of relaxation that ensures you'll feel nothing at all during your root canal.
At Newport Family Dental Care, the comfort of our patients is our number-one priority. Get in touch with our dentists by sending our Newport, TN, practice a message online or by calling:
(423) 623-1307
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2022
In my opinion, this is the best dentist in Newport. It’s always a pleasure to go, and they treat you with care and respect.
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2022
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If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should contact our Newport dentists to see if you have a dental infection that needs to be treated with root canal therapy.
A Closer Look At the Root Canal Procedure
A dentist or endodontist can perform an effective root canal with minimal pain or discomfort. During your treatment at our Newport, TN, practice, your dentist will:
Day of Procedure
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2021
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2022
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