A root canal is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed and/or infected. Nerve and pulp, the soft area within the center of the tooth, can become irritated, inflamed, and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth, large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.
Root canal procedures have the reputation of being painful. In reality, most patients report that the procedure itself is no more painful than having a filling placed. The discomfort experienced in the period leading up to dental care is truly the painful period of time, not the root canal procedure itself.
The root canal procedure should relieve the pain you feel. Until your root canal procedure is completely finished – that is to say, the permanent filling is in place and/or the crown is placed, it is wise to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This step will help avoid re-contamination of the interior of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from breaking before the tooth can be fully restored. For the first few days following completion of treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure.
As far as oral health care is concerned, brush and floss as you regularly would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals. The final step of the root canal procedure is application of a restoration such as a crown, to cover and protect the tooth.
With our team at Olympia Fields Family Dental, you can rest assured that our commitment to high-quality care puts your goals and comfort first. We treat you like family and always recommend the most appropriate care options like root canals when needed, to keep you smiling in the years to come.
I definitely recommend this practice for any of your dental needs. Dr. Adam Schraber is so incredibly kind and very informative. I had a root canal done with him and I was eating within an hour. Every... Read More
Dr. Schraber was by far the best dentist I’ve ever dealt with, & I’ve been through quite a few! I am terrified to even step foot into the dentist office at age 30, let alone actually going back to... Read More
Dr. Miceli has been my dentist for several years and he is the best!! He really cares about his patients. I once had a root canal done and he personally called me over the weekend to check on me. He g... Read More
I definitely recommend this practice for any of your dental needs. Dr. Adam Schraber is so incredibly kind and very informative. I had a root canal done with him and I was eating within an hour. Everybody here is very courteous and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things about this office. Dr. Schraber takes the fear out of dentist visits. Can’t wait for my deep cleaning!!
Dr. Schraber was by far the best dentist I’ve ever dealt with, & I’ve been through quite a few! I am terrified to even step foot into the dentist office at age 30, let alone actually going back to get the work done, most scary part is the shots, but thankfully to Dr. Schrabers angel touch I barely felt a prick in any part of my gums and was super amazed at how he did it and so well at that! I had a root canal, and a major (seems to me) life changing filling on my front right tooth that both were successful and I am very satisfied! Thankyou to the entire staff, all so welcoming Will be back soon!
Dr. Miceli has been my dentist for several years and he is the best!! He really cares about his patients. I once had a root canal done and he personally called me over the weekend to check on me. He goes above and beyond!