Laser Assisted Root Canal Therapy in Dublin
About Root Canal Treatment
Broken, cracked, or deteriorating teeth are generally treated with a tooth-colored filling, dental crown, or other forms of replacement if they are caught and dealt with in a timely manner. However, if deep decay reaches the center of the tooth (sometimes called the pulp), a root canal is potentially needed to improve dental function and prevent removal so you can keep your natural tooth. A root canal is an endodontic therapy to extract diseased inner tooth soft tissue and seal the affected tooth. At River Park Dental and Esthetics, Dr. Phing Saurer performs laser-assisted root canal therapy to treat abscessed or structurally damaged teeth. With sedation options available, we help ensure your comfort throughout the entire dental procedure. If you have a painful or infected tooth, get in touch with our Dublin, OH office to learn more about our advanced dental treatment options and schedule appointment.
The Root Canal Process at River Park Dental and Esthetics
At our Dublin, OH facility, laser-assisted root canals are performed using local anesthesia and can be offered jointly with sedation services to help you stay at ease. A shield will be placed to block your oral structures, and the impacted area will then be accessed through a little hole made at the top of the fragile tooth. The infected pulp (the structure that makes up the nerve center and blood storage for each tooth) is then extracted, and the region is modified prior to being fully sterilized. Dr. Saurer can then protect the affected tooth using a medical-grade material and conclude with an anesthetic filling to start the healing process. Whatever tooth root discomfort you were dealing with prior to your endodontic treatment should begin to subside once the common procedure is over. Store-bought pain medication could also be used to decrease any severe pain or inflammation that develops following your office visit.
Save Your Tooth and Natural Smile
Damaged or abscessed teeth may result in any number of oral health concerns. However, laser-assisted tooth canal treatment at River Park Dental and Esthetics may be the ideal solution to restore your tooth and your overall oral health. Get in touch with our practice in Dublin, OH to schedule a consultation with Dr. Saurer and find out about our advanced methods for endodontic therapy.
Root Canal Therapy FAQs
The idea of having a root canal can make even the toughest person wince. However, at River Park Dental and Esthetics, Dr. Saurer can perform even the most complicated endodontic treatments with comfort and ease. Before she begins a root canal, Dr. Saurer will completely numb the tooth to be treated with a local anesthetic — so you won’t feel any tooth pain or anything at all. If dental pain or anxiety is a concern, talk to Dr. Saurer about the oral sedation options she offers that can reduce anxiety and nervousness to further enhance your comfort.
Depending on the tooth being treated and the degree of tooth decay, a typical root canal procedure takes Dr. Saurer about 45 – 60 minutes to complete.
It depends on the tooth and the level of decay that was treated, but on average, most root canals can last about 10 years. If the tooth was fitted with a permanent crown, it can last up to 15 years or longer in some cases with regular brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups at River Park Dental and Esthetics.
Root canals are typically recommended for teeth that have extensive decay into the dental pulp, are broken, have had multiple permanent fillings, have a severe crack, or have an infection that has reached the nerve tissues.
