How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile

Do you have a tooth that is bothering you? Does sharp pain reside deep in the gums near the tip of the root? Natural teeth are composed of many hard and sensitive materials, including pulp, dentin, enamel, and cementum. When profound cavities develop or facial trauma occurs, the nerve and pulp can become irritated, inflamed, or infected. Fortunately, here in Independence, MO, your dentists Dr. Richard G. Mark and Dr. Jeffrey Mark can get to the source of your problem. When you visit our office for a consultation, an oral examination can determine if root canal treatment can save your smile.

How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile

When injury strikes a tooth, it can cause damage to the dental pulp, even if there are no visible chips or cracks. Furthermore, inflammation or infection can still arise and necessitate root canal therapy, despite there being no obvious symptoms. If left untreated, this can cause pain, swelling, tenderness in the gums, prolonged sensitivity, discoloration, and eventually, tooth loss. Fortunately, root canal treatment can reduce these symptoms, decrease discomfort, and restore your bite.

What Happens During the Procedure

Root canal treatment typically requires two visits to our Independence, MO, office to complete. First, your dentist uses a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth and ensure a discomfort-free procedure. Next, the compromised pulp, decayed nerve tissue, and related debris is removed. Finally, the now restored tooth is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and sealed, making it as good as new.

Need Dental Care? Give Us a Call

If you have persistent tooth pain, visit our Independence, MO, office for a proper diagnosis. Root canal treatment may be just what you need to save your smile. To learn more about root canal treatment, as well as general, cosmetic, and restorative services that we provide, visit our website. To schedule an appointment with one of our dentists, please dial (816) 461-3660.

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