What is a Root Canal?

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What is a Root Canal?
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All teeth contain pulp that is made up of blood
vessels and nerve tissues. Facial trauma, severe
tooth decay, and other dental diseases can cause
the pulp to become infected. When this happens,
you may experience intense pain, facial or neck
swelling, and halitosis. You may also notice that
the tooth has turned a dark color and that a sac
filled with pus has formed on your gum line. All
of these are indications that you need to visit
Dr. Ala Din to have a root canal performed.
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You have probably heard of the root canal
procedure but may not fully understand what
happens during it. When patients hear that they
need one, they frequently ask Dr. Din What is a
root canal? Contrary to popular belief, a root
canal is a relatively painless procedure that
cleans the canals inside of the root of your
tooth. While it could be a painful procedure in
the past, improvements in anesthesia and general
dental technology have eliminated the fear and
pain that many people associate with it.
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The Root Canal ProcedureDr. Din starts the
procedure by providing you with a local
anesthetic. This numbs the infected tooth and the
surrounding gum tissues. After ensuring that you
are comfortable, Dr. Din then removes the
infected pulp and cleans your tooth from the
inside. Lastly, he places a sealant or dental cap
over the tooth to strengthen it
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and prevent a repeat infection in the future. The
minor discomfort of the procedure is well worth
it when you consider the benefits you receive
from it, such as the ability to eat and speak
normally again.Besides living in pain, ignoring
the symptoms of an infected tooth may eventually
lead to an extraction. The infection may also
spread to other teeth or cause an abscessed tooth.
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This is an extremely painful condition that
causes bone loss in the jaw. You may contact our
dental clinic 24 hours a day if you are
experiencing new or worsening symptoms that may
indicate your need for a root canal. Dr. Din is
happy to explain the procedure in more detail
when he examines you in person.
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