Dental Root Canal Las Vegas

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Proper oral hygiene can minimize dental problems,
however, even then there is risk of tooth
infections and damages. In a lifetime, most of us
at least once will have a bad tooth problem. At
Preferred Family Dentistry, Las Vegas Dentist,
Dr. Jafarifar, will do her best to save a good
tooth from being extracted, and that might often
include performing a root canal procedure.
Most of dental procedures can be painful, this
being one of the reasons people fear the
dentists. With years of experience, our patients
can be confident Dr. Jafarifar will help you with
your pain.
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Root Canal Procedure
Often times you visit a dentist in Las Vegas and
you hear the words you need a root canal. So
what exactly is a root canal?
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A root canal is often the alternative to pulling
a tooth. It is used to save your own natural
tooth as opposed to having a tooth extraction,
which in this case a dental bridge or dental
implant will be needed to restore the missing
tooth for proper functioning.
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Root Canal Treatment Causes
The most common reasons to treat a root canal are
as follows

• The tooth has a large decayed portion that has
  extended into the nerve chamber of the tooth and
  infected the nerve tissue, causing hot/cold
  sensitivity and pain.
• The tooth has discolored due to trauma, in this
  case the tooth is usually not painful.
• Fractures that are deep into the nerve chamber

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• The tooth has an infection causing an abscess or
  swelling accompanied by pain. When the nerve
  becomes inflamed, pressure begins to build up,
  exerting pressure on the nerve of the tooth and
  the surrounding tissues. Pressure from
  inflammation can cause mild to extreme pain,
  depending upon the severity of the inflammation
  and the bodys response. This is called pulpits.
• Sometimes periodontal disease (gum disease and
  bone disease) can initiate an infection within
  the nerve

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Some of the symptoms of an inflamed nerve are
cold and hot sensitivity and pain that can
radiate to other teeth, this is why it is
important to do appropriate tests to locate the
source of the pain before any treatment is being
done. Often times the patient can not pin point
the tooth that is causing the pain and it is the
dentists responsibility to locate the
problematic tooth. A tooth consists of one or
more roots (which are positioned within the jaw
bone) and a crown (which is the portion we use to
chew). Inside the roots of the tooth there is a
system of nerve canals which house the nerves and
the blood supply to the tooth. When the tooth
becomes painful usually it is an indication that
the nerve of the tooth has become irritated or
infected in which case a root canal therapy is
needed.
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Root canal at Las Vegas Preferred Family Dentistry
Our dentist will inspect your troubled teeth and
perform the procedure fast and as painless as
possible.
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1. Dr. Jafarifar will anesthetize the tooth using
   local anesthetic
2. The tooth will be isolated for your comfort and
   safety
3. All decayed portions of the tooth will be removed
4. The next step is to thoroughly clean and shape
   the nerve canals using a series of files
5. During the procedure the canals will be irrigated
   to remove all infected nerve tissue
6. After properly cleaning and shaping all the nerve
   canals, these canals will be filled with the
   appropriate material

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This finalizes a root canal therapy performed by
Dr. Jafarifar in her Las Vegas dental practice.
Sometimes a tooth has many curved or entangled
nerve canals making a root canal therapy a
challenge, in these cases the patient will be
referred to a specialist, an endodontic, for
proper treatment. Dr. Jafarifar always has your
best interest in mind.
After a root canal therapy the tooth becomes very
brittle and can break off during function. To
protect the tooth from fracturing a crown buildup
and a dental crown will be needed to guard the
tooth.
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Read More About Root canal Therapy

• Understanding the Root Canal Procedure
• Root Canal Common Questions
• What to expect after a Root Canal therapy and its
  possible Complications

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