Root Canal Treatment With Brandon Dentist – Bridges Dental

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www.bridgesdental.com
3646 Lithia Pinecrest Road Valrico, FL 33596
813-654-3399
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NON SURGICAL ROOT CANAL
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WHAT IS ROOT CANAL
A root canal is one of the most common dental
procedures performed, well over 14 million every
year. This simple treatment can save your natural
teeth and prevent the need of dental implants
or bridges.
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and
save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes
infected.  During a root canal procedure, the
nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the
tooth is cleaned and sealed. Root canal treatment
is needed when an injury or a large cavity
damages the tooth's root. 
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a
collection of blood vessels that helps to build
the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can
be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay,
cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. 
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Symptoms of the infection can be identified as
visible injury or swelling of the tooth,
sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth
and gums.
SYMPTOMS OF INFECTION
HOW IS A ROOT CANAL PERFORMED?
If you experience any of these symptoms, your
dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical
treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This
injured pulp is removed and the root canal system
is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy
usually involves local anesthesia and may be
completed in one or more visits depending on the
treatment required. Success for this type of
treatment occurs in about 90 of cases. If your
tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or
the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be
informed at the time of consultation or when a
complication becomes evident during or after
treatment.

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Dr. Laura Bridges, a female dentist in Brandon
use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In
addition, we will provide nitrous oxide
analgesia if indicated. You will be able to drive
home after your treatment, and you probably will
be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?
When your root canal therapy has been completed,
a record of your treatment will be sent to your
restorative dentist. You should contact their
office for a follow-up restoration within a few
weeks of completion at our office.
Your restorative dentist will decide on what type
of restoration is necessary to protect your
tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to
experience complications after routine endodontic
treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does
occur, however, our Brandon dentist Dr. Laura
Coyle Bridges is available at all times to
respond. To prevent further decay, continue to
practice good dental hygiene.
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HOW MUCH WILL ROOT CANAL TREATMENT COST?
The cost associated with this procedure can vary
depending on factors such as the severity of
damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is
affected. In general, endodontic treatment is
much less expensive than tooth removal and replace
ment with an artificial tooth.
The average price of a root canal ranges
from 300 to 2,000 depending on your insurance,
location, and dentist. So before booking a
dentist appointment, understand what influences
the cost of a root canal to find the most
affordable option.
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