Root Canal Treatment – Dublin, OH

Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?

Within every single one of your pearly whites is a group of soft tissue known as the pulp, which contains many blood vessels along with the tooth’s “nerve.” Once bacteria have the chance to access and infect this area, the situation can often lead to a bad toothache or worse. Tooth-colored fillings won’t be able to fix the underlying issue, so you’ll need to undergo root canal treatment to effectively remove the diseased tissue. Not only will this procedure eliminate pain, but we’ll also be able to save your tooth and keep the infection from spreading throughout your mouth.

The Root Canal Process

During a root canal, Dr. Buck will clean out the diseased canals at the heart of your tooth, removing all traces of infection. Then we’ll fill your tooth with a safe, biocompatible substance known as Gutta-percha and cap it with a custom-made crown. When your procedure is complete, you can look forward to enjoying good oral health and well-being again, without the pain of an infected tooth.

One of the most common questions we hear after recommending a root canal is, “Will it hurt?” Not with today’s tools, thankfully. At Distinctive Smiles of Dublin, we’ll use the resources at our disposal to make your procedure a pleasant experience. Following your procedure, you may experience some slight inflammation, but this can be managed with over-the-counter analgesics. We also recommend following up your procedure with daily brushing and flossing, plus regular visits to your dentist in Dublin.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

The most important result of undergoing root canal treatment is that you’ll get to keep your healthy tooth. On top of that, most patients claim that the process itself is also virtually pain-free and feels close to what you might expect from getting a regular dental filling. The personalized dental crown we’ll place atop your treated tooth will also be perfectly matched to the rest of your smile, providing an aesthetic value to the process.