Root Canal Therapy in Phoenix, AZ
Get relief from tooth pain with root canal therapy. Arizona Biltmore Dentistry provides gentle dental care during every step of the process.
A tooth infection, deep decay, or dental trauma can cause a problem deep within the tooth that leaves you in pain. In an effort to save your natural tooth and relieve that pain, our team can perform root canal therapy — carefully removing the affected tissue, cleaning and sealing the canal, and restoring the tooth to full function. The procedure is considerably more comfortable than its reputation suggests.
Performed for tooth infection, deep decay, or dental trauma.
Digital X-rays of the teeth and jaw are taken to pinpoint the location of the problem.
The immediate area is numbed and the tooth is isolated before treatment begins.
Nitrous oxide sedation is available to help patients relax during the procedure.
A small access hole is made in the tooth to remove damaged or infected pulp from the root canals.
A second set of X-rays is taken to ensure all affected tissue has been removed.
The canals are filled with medication to kill any remaining bacteria.
A filling is placed in the tooth to keep bacteria out.
A dental crown is often recommended after root canal therapy to give the tooth extra strength and protection.
Root canal signs include new and/or sudden pain, lingering pain that may wake you up at night, new sensitivity to hot or cold, swollen gums, abscesses (sores) on gums, and pain that radiates from a single tooth.
After treatment, the mouth may feel sore and tender for a couple of days.
Over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen can help with post-treatment pain.
Intermittent icing (ice pack against the cheek for 15 minutes at a time) is recommended to help with pain and swelling.
Patients should avoid chewing, especially anything hard or sticky, for a week or so after treatment.
Antibiotics or a steroid may be prescribed depending on symptoms.
An endodontist specialist is not always needed for most cases.