If your tooth is suffering from a large crack, cavity, severe pain, or an abscess, Dr. Capellan might recommend gentle root canal therapy at our Boca Raton, FL dental clinic to help save it.
If the idea of a root canal makes you feel nervous, don’t let it! Your comfort is always our priority at Boca Smile Center and we have (sedation options) to help you relax during root canal therapy. Some people even fall asleep during their root canal!
What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canals are one of the most common dental procedures, reportedly performed well over 14 million times each year in the United States. This treatment is designed to help save your natural teeth and keep you from needing dental implants or bridges.
During root canal therapy, Dr. Capellan removes the living tissue inside your tooth, including the nerves, and excises any bacteria or decay. After this step is completed, Dr. Capellan cleans out the chamber, treats it with a medicated material, and then fills it.
This process is designed to restore the previously damaged tooth to its full function, and usually lasts a lifetime. Once your therapy is completed, Dr. Capellan will place a temporary crown to protect your tooth until your permanent dental crown is placed at your second visit to our Boca Raton office.
Do I Need A Root Canal?
Dr. Capellan may recommend root canal therapy if you’re experiencing:
- Swelling and tenderness of your gums
- Severe tooth pain or sensitivity
- An abscess on your gums
- Sharp pain when biting down or chewing
These signs can indicate that decay has reached the pulp of your tooth, resulting in infection or an abscess inside the tooth or at the root.
Schedule Your Consultation With Boca Smile Center Today!
If you’re experiencing dental pain, it’s important to schedule an appointment with Dr. Capellan as soon as possible.
Dental abscesses, cracked teeth, and large cavities cannot heal themselves. It’s imperative to treat them immediately to help keep the rest of your mouth healthy and pain-free – and to protect yourself from potentially dangerous systemic infections.
A consultation with Dr. Capellan is the perfect way to answer all of your questions and determine if root canal therapy is needed to help save the tooth that is causing you pain!
We often recommend a dental crown from our Boca Raton, FL dentist office to patients whose teeth don’t have enough healthy enamel to support a filling.
