Give Your Tooth a Second Chance with Safe and Effective Root Canal Treatment
Has your dentist told you that you need a root canal? You should be happy because it means your natural tooth has a chance to be saved by a root canal. Without endodontic treatment, your tooth could be extracted, requiring costly replacement treatments.
During a root canal, the dentist or endodontist removes the diseased pulp tissue and restores your tooth with a filling or crown. Your treated tooth looks and functions like other teeth. Dr. Jae Yeon Choi and the team offer gentle yet effective root canals at Irvington Dental in Streamwood, Illinois.
Signs you need a root canal
Your tooth has three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp chamber. The pulp chamber contains blood vessels, nerves, and other connective tissues necessary for sensations and nutrition. When you have a crack, a large cavity, or failed dental work, harmful bacteria can penetrate the pulp chamber, causing inflammation. When your tooth is infected, only a root canal can save it.
Visit your root canal dentist if you experience the symptoms below.
- Severe tooth pain, especially when chewing or biting
- Pimple-like swelling on the gums
- Persistent tooth sensitivity
- Swollen or tender gums
- Visible decay or damage on the tooth
- Tooth discoloration
The procedure for root canal treatment
Root canals in our office can be completed in one visit, but you need more appointments if you have multiple infected teeth or a severe dental infection. Before treatment, we ensure you are comfortable using local anesthesia and sedation dentistry, where necessary. Modern root canals are virtually painless, with many patients reporting little or no pain.
After ensuring your comfort, we use a dental dam to isolate your tooth to keep the area dry. Next, we make an access hole at the top of the tooth and use this opening to flush out the infected tissues. Don’t worry! Your fully developed teeth no longer need nourishment from the pulp chamber, so they can remain healthy without the nerves and blood vessels.
Next, we clean and sanitize the pulp chamber to remove all traces of bacteria. Then, we shape the canals and fill them with rubber-like material (gutta-percha) to prevent future reinfections. The final step is to restore your tooth with a filling, but a crown may be needed if your tooth is significantly weakened. Before you leave, we’ll give you post-treatment care to ensure a smooth recovery.
Best root canal treatment near me
Do you need a root canal in Streamwood, IL? Please call (331) 245-2969 to schedule an appointment with Irvington Dental.