What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy involves removing infected material inside of a tooth and sealing it to prevent further infection. Root canal therapy can eliminate the need for tooth extraction and preserve the function and structure of the tooth.
What Is Tooth Infection & What Causes It?
Tooth infection occurs when the living material inside of a tooth, called dental pulp, becomes contaminated with bacteria.
Root Canal Therapy
Consultation
Before root canal therapy can take place, you’ll attend a consultation with Dr. Loiseau. He’ll use the best equipment available to examine your mouth and detect the infection.
Once infection has been identified and Dr. Loiseau has approved you as a candidate for root canal therapy, we’ll schedule your procedure.
Preparation
Before the procedure begins, we’ll apply a local anesthetic to ensure you don’t feel any pain during the procedure. For patients with dental anxiety, we have sedation options available. Dr. Loiseau will discuss your sedation preferences at your consultation.
Once we’ve ensured that you don’t feel any pain, we’ll seal off the area with a rubber dam to prevent saliva and moisture from entering the tooth.
Surgery
An opening will be made at the top of the tooth so your dental professional can access the pulp. The infected dental pulp is then removed and the canal of the tooth is cleaned out.
The tooth is then filled, preventing infection by sealing off the opening in the tooth. To further seal the tooth and restore its full function, a crown will be placed over the filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Root Canal Therapy at Legacy Dental Could Save Your Teeth
The longer you wait to get a root canal, the more damage is being done to your mouth. You can greatly increase your chances of saving your teeth and preserving your overall oral health by attending a consultation with Dr. Loiseau and undergoing root canal therapy if necessary.
To schedule a consultation, call our office in Moses Lake, WA by dialing (509) 765-1748 or filling out the contact form below. Dr. Loiseau has the tools to help keep your smile healthy and whole!