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1011 Catherine St. Salt Lake City, UT 84116

1011 Catherine St. Salt Lake City, UT 84116

 

What To Know About Root Canals

An infection in your tooth root can cause severe pain affecting chewing and biting. When your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, it's to save your tooth. Learning more about root canals in Salt Lake City, UT, from your dentist, Dr. Spencer Luke of Lakeside Dental can reduce your fear of the procedure so that you get the help you need.

What Is a Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment, known also as an endodontic treatment, performed by your dentist involves the removal of infected and decayed parts of your tooth followed by dental restoration. Each tooth has a pulp within the hard tissues that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. Infections affecting your tooth pulp can cause severe pain and eventually, tooth loss.

The root canal treatment halts the damage caused by the infection and restores your dental function. Root canals in Salt Lake City, UT, can help you save money too. That's because a root canal treatment can prevent you from needing to get a tooth extraction and tooth replacement.

The Root Canal Procedure 

Hearing you need a root canal treatment may send shivers down your spine. However, the procedure isn't as uncomfortable as you might expect. Your dentist begins your appointment by examining and taking x-rays of the affected tooth. Next, your dentist will administer an anesthetic to help reduce your discomfort.

Your dentist will create an opening in your enamel to reach the affected pulp. Using special tools, they clean out the tooth pulp. After cleaning out the pulp, your dentist will fill up the hole with a bio-compatible filling known also as gutta-percha. Finally, your dentist may restore your tooth with dental crowns to prevent further damage to the treated tooth.

After getting a root canal, you might want to avoid using the tooth for a while. A diet of soft foods is great while your tooth heals. Still, ensure that you're following proper oral hygiene practices to keep your teeth healthy.

A consultation with your dentist, Dr. Luke of Lakeside Dental will give you all the information you need on root canals in Salt Lake City, UT. Call (801) 596-3000 to schedule your consultation today.

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