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Root Canal in Las Vegas: Expert Endodontic Care for a Healthy Smile
Experience gentle and effective root canal treatments in Las Vegas, where your comfort and oral health take center stage. Today, a root canal procedure is as routine and comfortable as receiving a dental filling. A root canal procedure is typically the best way to relieve toothache pain, save a damaged tooth, and preserve your natural smile.
At the office of Aloha Dental Las Vegas, we use the latest technology to provide precise and gentle care to help patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. Patient care and comfort are our top priorities, and you can rest assured your oral health is in the best of Las Vegas dentist's hands.
An effective way to preserve your natural smile
Why you may need root canal therapy
Your teeth are much more than just the hard outer biting surfaces and the roots. Inside each one is a central chamber containing connective tissue, a nerve supply, and blood vessels. Collectively, these core tissues, known as the dental pulp, help your tooth to grow and mature before it emerges into the mouth. Once your tooth is in place, the dental pulp provides nourishment, keeps the tooth vital, and alerts you of problems.
Having sensitivity to various stimuli like biting down and eating or drinking hot or cold items is a warning from the nerves inside your tooth that dental decay is present, dental trauma has occurred, or infection is brewing. The degree of pain that you experience depends on the extent of the damage and nerve involvement.
When a tooth needs a root canal, it is because the dental pulp has become irreversibly damaged or has died. However, if enough intact tooth structure remains, and there’s good bone support around the compromised tooth, you do not need to have the tooth extracted. A fully developed tooth does not require the dental pulp to remain functional. You can preserve your natural tooth by having your dentist perform a root canal on the tooth.
Although not every instance of dental discomfort indicates the need for root canal therapy, some of the warning signs that you might require this procedure include the following:
Unresolved, persistent pain
Temperature sensitivity
Discomfort with pressure or the slightest touch
Darkened, discolored tooth
Chipped, cracked, or fractured tooth
Swelling around the tooth and gums
Tooth mobility
The importance of timely care
While some of the above signs and symptoms can indicate other dental problems, they all require prompt evaluation and care. In some cases, a tooth in need of root canal therapy has not yet demonstrated overt symptoms. It may first get diagnosed and brought to your attention following a comprehensive, routine exam. Typically, these teeth show radiographic evidence of periapical pathology (root end pathology) or other types of structural damage.
It is essential that when a root canal is recommended that you receive timely care. Delaying the procedure increases the risk of more widespread and severe symptoms developing. A dental infection can pose significant consequences to your oral health and even threaten your overall health and well-being.
How is a root canal procedure performed?
With the modern dental instruments and advanced techniques available today, having a non-surgical root canal procedure is often as comfortable as getting a routine dental filling.
While some root canals can be completed in one visit, others may involve 2 or 3 appointments. How long it takes depends on factors such as the number of canals in a tooth, its anatomy, and whether an active infection is present.
During a root canal procedure, our dentist will remove the diseased dental pulp, clean the internal portion of your tooth, and then fill all the prepared canals with a biocompatible filling material. Root canal therapy in Las Vegas is typically performed under local anesthesia, but additional options in dental sedation are available to reduce any anxiety associated with dental procedures. We also offer dentistry services in Spring Valley, NV, and the surrounding regions.
What to expect following root canal treatment
At the office of Aloha Dental, the care and comfort of our patients are our top priorities. Our goal is to help our patients enjoy optimal oral health and to keep them well-informed every step of the way.
After your root canal procedure, you may experience the following:
Until the anesthesia wears off
Post-procedure discomfort
Take any antibiotics as prescribed
Be mindful of the involved tooth
Continue to brush and floss
Get the tooth restored in a timely fashion
With proper maintenance and care, a tooth that has been treated with root canal treatment can last a lifetime.
We’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of care in Spring Valley and its nearby areas. If you have any additional concerns, continuing discomfort, signs of an infection, or concerns following your procedure, contact our office for prompt attention and care.