No, for most root canal treatments, you don’t need to visit an endodontist. In fact, Dr. Bray has many years of experience and routinely provides gentle root canal treatment to patients in his High Point dental office.
And if the words “root canal” make you feel anxious and scared, you don’t have to worry. The root canal procedure eliminates your discomfort and often saves your tooth from extraction.
Understanding the Root Canal Process
Your “root canal” is actually the inner part of your tooth; it contains the tooth’s nerves and pulp chamber. But when the root canal gets infected, decayed, or sustains trauma, it can lead to the following symptoms:
- Pain
- Swelling
- Sensitivity
- A pimple on your gums
To save your tooth, here’s what happens during the procedure:
- First, we’ll numb your mouth so you won’t feel anything.
- Then, using special dental tools, we will put a small hole in your tooth and remove the infected tissue.
- Once we clean and disinfect the area, we’ll seal the area with a filling or add a dental crown for additional support.
That’s it! No more pain!
In-House Root Canal High Point, NC
If you have a toothache and would like to schedule an appointment with our dental team, we’re ready to take your call! At Deep River Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we focus on eliminating your discomfort and saving your natural tooth.
Please give us a call at (336) 883-1371 to get started.