Root canal therapy is an option to save teeth when the nerve of a tooth is affected by infection, inflammation, or trauma. In order to save the tooth, the nerves, bacteria, and any decay, are removed and the space is filled with medicated, dental materials.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is necessary to talk to your dentist right away. An abscess will not go away on its own. It will continue to grow and potentially threaten your health. An abscessed tooth will need either root canal therapy or an extraction, depending on the tooth’s restorability.
If you need root canal treatment, anesthesia will be used to numb your tooth. After the root canal therapy procedure is performed, the tooth may need a crown to protect the now brittle tooth and help prevent it from fracturing and breaking.
RiverRock Dental in Shakopee, MN is a multi specialty dental clinic. Our dentists, Dr. Todd Christianson and Dr. Nathan Hanson hold over decades of collective clinical expertise to provide quality specialized dental care at affordable price. Each member of our team is dedicated to ensuring that our patients are well-informed and comfortable at all times. At RiverRock Dental, we will never begin a treatment or procedure until all of your questions have been answered and you feel relaxed and at ease. To give you the best possible services and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. Being member of various dental association’s helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
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