A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Grant Road Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
This is easy, I've been with Grant Road Dental since 1996! The very first year I asked if Dr. Rutner if he'd be retiring any time soon? His answer then was "No, I have 4 kids to get through college!"... Read More
Well, I've been a patient at Grant Road Dental for about 3 years now; ever since I moved into the area and asked around about a Dentist and was recommended to visit GRD...I went in for some basic trea... Read More
Ive been comming here for almost 4 yrs im so glad i found them everyone is so friendly as soon as you walk in you feel welcome The front desk is always so helpful Alma, Alex and Angelica. Dr. Askari i... Read More
This is easy, I've been with Grant Road Dental since 1996! The very first year I asked if Dr. Rutner if he'd be retiring any time soon? His answer then was "No, I have 4 kids to get through college!" Since then, I've moved to the Peninsula in 2002, but I still trek-it down for all my dental needs. I've had root canals, teeth pop-off, multiple crowns and the very latest ordeal for me...an implant. All which have been handled with the very best care and the best payment plan. I'm not going anywhere else! Last I checked....his the fourth kid graduated college, and lucky for me he's still practicing! ( I didn't know how young he was back in the day!) This practice is the BEST!
Well, I've been a patient at Grant Road Dental for about 3 years now; ever since I moved into the area and asked around about a Dentist and was recommended to visit GRD...I went in for some basic treatment and some cleaning and really had a good experience with both aspects of my visits. I recently broke a tooth and needed, but didn't "want", to visit the dentist because I "assumed" the worst.....thinking that I'd be told to have the tooth pulled. Reluctantly and fearing the worst, I called GRD and I was told not to worry, come on in, and we'll take a look at it. Well, shortly after I arrived, I was told that I would be OK, and the Doctor felt that she could "save my tooth", it was a Molar, and I was pretty attached to it so that was good news indeed! The front office verified my insurance coverage and took care of the "business" with the insurance company while the Dr and her assistant got started right away, repairing, not pulling, my tooth. Dr. Askari and Haley were very friendly and very attentive during the treatment. They talked to me along the way, explaining what to expect and what the process was and asked, often, if I was "ok" during the procedure. After the first part of my treatment was complete, the front office team, specifically Merie, worked with me to help set up my next appt and go through the billing process so that I wouldn't have any "issues" come up to delay my treatment. I have to say that the entire process was very smooth and although I can't say that I "enjoyed my time in the dental chair OR had FUN undergoing my "root canal"; I can say that I appreciated the effort of the entire Grant Road Dental team to make the experience as positive as it could have been. I got my tooth repaired, and not pulled; I didn't have to stress out over "haggling" with my insurance company; I didn't have to "stretch" the treatment out over days or weeks, and most of all, I actually had a few laughs along the way due to the awesome GRD team. Important to mention here is that I was scheduled to "fly out of state", on business, the following day after having this work done and while I was away, Merie, in her sheer "awesomeness", called me to make sure that I was OK and to make certain that I wasn't experiencing any problems with my tooth. Wow! That's customer service. Thanks Ladies! I appreciated the attention and really enjoyed the laughs..... See you all soon....I believe my next "cleaning" is just around the corner... Jonni S.
Ive been comming here for almost 4 yrs im so glad i found them everyone is so friendly as soon as you walk in you feel welcome The front desk is always so helpful Alma, Alex and Angelica. Dr. Askari is very gentle and she explains the treatment as she is working on you Nancy is her perfect match i also was introduced to NuCalm it helped me relax during the procedure i wish it would of lasted longer lol I really like the latest technology that they offer to patients.
