If your tooth pulp, that is the innermost layer of a tooth, is damaged by a bacterial infection, your dentist may recommend root canal treatment.

A root canal is performed to treat infection at the center of a tooth. The dental procedure involves removing the infected or damaged area of the tooth, specifically the pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels. This area can become infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, or if you have cracked or chipped the tooth.

• Preserve the affected Tooth: After removing the infected pulp, the endodontist thoroughly cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth and fills to seal the space. This process helps preserve the tooth’s structure, allowing it to remain in place rather than needing to be extracted
• Treat Infection: The primary purpose of a root canal is to remove the infected pulp (the soft tissue inside the affected tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves) from the inner chambers of the tooth. This prevents infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth and body
• Alleviate Pain: Root canal treatment involves removing the infected pulp to reduce pain caused by inflammation or infection in the tooth’s nerve and pulp
• Restore Function: After performing a root canal, an endodontist restores the tooth with a crown or filling to protect it from acids and bacteria. The crown also restores the structural integrity and function of the tooth, helping prevent pain while you chew or bite food
• Prevent Jawbone Deterioration: If an abscessed tooth is extracted, the underlying jawbone may deteriorate over time. Root canal is designed to preserve natural teeth and can help maintain the structural integrity of the jawbone

If you notice these signs, you may need a root canal

• Persistent Pain: Severe tooth pain that refuses to go away could mean that the nerve inside the tooth has become infected
• Tooth Sensitivity: If your tooth hurts when you eat or drink something hot or cold, and the pain lingers, the nerve in the tooth may have sustained damaged
• Tooth Discoloration: A tooth that is significantly darker compared to surrounding teeth might indicate underlying damage to the internal tissue
• Swollen Gums: Swelling around a tooth can be a sign of infection that might have spread to the pulp of the tooth
• Prolonged Sensitivity or Pain after a Dental Procedure: If you experience discomfort after a dental procedure, especially if the procedure involved treating deep decay, a root canal may be necessary.
• Tooth Pain While Eating: If you feel a throbbing or radiating pain in a tooth while eating, the root or the nerve may have become infected or inflamed

White Lily Dental Clinic is one of the most trusted dental practices in Oakville, ON. Our track record of planning and performing complex root canals flawlessly sets us apart. Our root canal solutions in Oakville enables us to customize treatments to our patients specific needs.

When planning a treatment, our dentists study the treatment challenges and factors that can affect the treatment outcome. Once they develop an in-depth understanding of the factors at play, our team comes up with a plan to manage them. Meticulous planning leaves no room for confusion and prevents errors, helping ensure that all treatment goals are met.

Our team comprises seasoned endodontists. Things can go wrong during a root canal, ruining the patient experience and affecting treatment outcome. Our professionals plan root canals down to the last detail and take all necessary measures during procedures to prevent complications.

We use advanced endodontic equipment designed to help users avoid mistakes and be more efficient with their tasks.

Endodontic equipment and the techniques used to perform root canals are continuously evolving. We stay on top of technology trends and are always eager to learn about emerging tools for performing root canals in Oakville.

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1. 1. The dentist gives you a local anesthetic (freezing).
   2. To protect your tooth from bacteria in your saliva during the treatment, the dentist places a rubber dam around the tooth being treated.
   3. The dentist makes an opening in the tooth to reach the root canal system and the damaged pulp.
   4. Using very fine dental instruments, the dentist removes the pulp by cleaning and enlarging the root canal system.
   5. After the canal has been cleaned, the dentist fills and seals the canal.
   6. The opening of the tooth is then sealed with either a temporary or permanent filling.