Out of all the dental procedures a person can undergo, “root canal” always seems to be the phrase that strikes the most fear into patients’ hearts. While root canal therapy may have at one time been an overly invasive and painful procedure, our team at Hill Avenue Dental wants to be the first to let you know that with the help of advanced technology and anesthesia, this is no longer the case! In fact, teeth that are on the brink of extraction can often be brought back to full health with the help of root canal therapy. Drs. Clark and Clark will be happy to pass on these great benefits to your injured or damaged pearly whites as well!
What happens during root canal therapy?
It’s simple enough – we’ll first form an opening inside the affected tooth so that we can scoop out the infection-causing bacteria and diseased pulp. Once that’s done, we’ll fill the space with a natural colored filling before completing its structure with a brand-new, customized CEREC one-visit crown. After we’re finished, you’ll find it hard to tell that your tooth was ever infected in the first place!
Will it hurt?
We’re happy to report that most patients say that root canal therapy hurts no more than a common filling. In fact, the process is tremendously successful; most teeth that undergo root canal therapy end up lasting a lifetime!
Contact our Superior, WI practice if you have any questions or concerns about root canal therapy, or if you’re ready to schedule an appointment. Our team is dedicated to providing patients with a wide variety of dental services guaranteed to leave smiles healthier and happier than ever before. We also serve the areas of the surrounding Douglas County and Northern Wisconsin area, as well as Duluth and other parts of Northeastern Minnesota.