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Root canal therapy has a bad reputation in the movies and on TV but it’s really undeserved. In fact, having a root canal procedure is much like having a filling for many patients.

Root canal therapy procedure

What is root canal therapy?

If a tooth's nerve is damaged by decay or infection, root canal therapy can often save the tooth.

During root canal therapy, the infected pulp, nerves, decay, and bacteria are carefully removed. The resulting empty space is then filled with special dental materials, restoring the tooth to its normal function. This procedure is a key part of our efforts to save your natural teeth at Your Family Dental in Merritt Island, FL.

As a trusted dental office in Merritt Island, FL, Your Family Dental always prioritizes saving a tooth with root canal therapy if it’s possible. We believe in the effectiveness and benefits of this procedure for our patients.

An alternative therapy is extraction, but leaving a space between teeth can cause your other teeth to shift, and the bone, where the tooth used to be, can weaken.

We offer several dental treatments to replace missing or extracted teeth, but root canal therapy is often the best option if the existing tooth can be saved.

What happens during root canal therapy?

Your dentist or endodontist (root canal specialist) may need to see you more than once to complete the treatment.

First, the area around the affected tooth will be numbed before a rubber dam is placed around it. The runner dam keeps the area dry and clean to avoid infection.

Next, your dentist will make an opening at the top of the tooth and use several root canal files to remove the pulp, nerve tissue, and bacteria. They’ll also take care of any decay they find.

When that procedure is complete, the tooth is cleaned thoroughly, filled, and sealed. It may be a permanent or temporary filling if the dentist needs to do further work during another appointment or to ensure any infection has completely healed.

Depending on which tooth has had the treatment, your dentist may recommend a dental crown in Merritt Island, FL, to give the tooth additional strength and support

If you’re looking for an expert dentist to perform root canal therapy or are experiencing oral pain or tooth sensitivity, schedule your root canal consultation today to alleviate pain and preserve your natural tooth with our expert dental team's care.