Root Canal Treatment – Willow Grove, PA

Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?

We recommend scheduling an appointment with your Willow Grove dentist if you start to experience any abnormal symptoms, like:

• Pain when biting down
• A pimple-like bump on your gums
• Persistent sensitivity
• Red, inflamed, or bleeding gums
• Dull, persistent discomfort
• Dark discoloration on one or more teeth

These are all common warning signs of a badly damaged tooth, and we need to determine the root of the problem (as well as the best treatment) ASAP. If a root canal is needed, don’t worry – most compare the experience to getting a small filling, which basically means it’s practically painless!

The Root Canal Process 

If we determine that you need a root canal, the procedure will proceed as follows:

• We’ll start by numbing the tooth as well as the area immediately around it.
• A small hole will be created in the tooth so your dentist can reach the dental pulp.
• The infected pulp will be removed and the interior of the tooth will be cleaned.
• The pulp will be replaced with a filling material.
• At another appointment, the tooth will be fully restored with a dental crown.

A patient’s tooth will feel a little sensitive right after getting a root canal, but it should be much better than when they came to see us. Plus, we will provide aftercare instructions to ensure that you heal as comfortably and quickly as possible.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

As we mentioned above, root canal treatment is nothing like what you’ve heard about in the media. Not only is the procedure virtually painless, but we can use sedation dentistry to ensure you don’t feel any anxiety, stress, or nerves during your time at our office. Plus, the restoration we use to protect your tooth looks and feels natural, the success rate of root canals is extremely high, and you won’t have to worry about getting your tooth extracted and replaced!

If you are interested in learning more about this emergency dentistry service, then it’s time to schedule a consultation with our friendly, experienced, and welcoming dental team near Willow Grove.