Endodontics - Root Canal Treatment in Hartford

Root Canal in Hartford

A root canal is a dental procedure used to save a tooth from an extraction. The pulp “root” is a vital part of a tooth. It contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When this is inflamed or infected a root canal procedure is completed. A root canal is the process of cleaning out the infected or inflamed pulp from the tooth and replacing it, so that the tooth still has support. After your root canal it is highly recommended that a dental crown is placed on that tooth, to protect the root canal and existing tooth surfaces.





How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?

A Root canal treatment can be proposed after one of our dentists evaluated the tooth health and the x-rays have been examined. Some things we look for are:

    Toothache

    These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads into a generalized headache, then your tooth’s root may be suffering.

    Abscess

    If you see a bump near the top part of a tooth and/or pus present in the mouth, then there is a good chance a root canal will be required.

    Sensitivity

    Extreme pain to hot and cold foods is a good indicator.

    Discoloration

    Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp. This is a severe sign.


Root Canal - Procedure

Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with the first appointment taking up to an hour to perform. The second appointment is for a dental crown since most of your tooth with be lost during the process and must be capped with a crown to restore its appearance. 

Don't Wait

If you notice a recurring pain that doesn’t seem to halt, then contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced.

Feel free to call our office at 262-673-2288 to learn more about Root Canals in Hartford or any other services we provide. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.