Root Canals

Benefits of Root Canals

 

Explore the benefits of root canal therapy at Heritage Hill Dental.

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Relieve Dental Pain

 

It’s not uncommon for patients to feel nervous before root canal therapy. However, the truth is root canal treatment can greatly reduce the pain associated with an infected tooth. This is because a root canal treats the source of dental pain.

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Experience Comfortable Dentistry

 

We do everything in our power to ensure you remain as comfortable and relaxed as possible during root canal treatment. Whether you’d like a cozy blanket or are interested in the calming effects of laughing gas, our compassionate team is ready to help.

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Protect Your Overall Health

 

A root canal can help you save a deeply decayed tooth, giving you the opportunity to avoid dental extraction. Root canal treatment also protects your overall health by stopping infection from spreading to the rest of the body.

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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

 

Signs you may need a root canal include:

• Lingering tooth sensitivity to hot and cold

• Persistent toothache

• Pain when chewing or touching the tooth

• A tooth that’s darkened in color

• A deep chip or crack in the tooth

• A pimple on your gums

• A change in bite / how your teeth meet together

 

It’s also possible to need an emergency root canal without experiencing pain or other symptoms, which may be the case if the tooth’s nerve is already dead. That’s why it’s so important to continue seeing our team for preventive care so we can detect issues early while they’re at their most treatable.

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Please note that, depending on the complexity of your case, we may refer you to a specialist for root canal treatment.