Our gentle and caring dentist may recommend a root canal if you have a tooth with damaged, infected or decayed nerves or tooth pulp. This type of dental problem generally happens when injury or decay reaches beyond the outer layer of enamel and down inside the tooth, causing pain and discomfort and affecting your ability to perform everyday functions, such as chewing, with ease. If left untreated, this type of infection or injury can cause the affected tooth to die and leave extraction as the only remaining treatment solution.
Root canal therapy is the alternative solution. Through a root canal, we can save your tooth, removing the infected and damaged tissues from within the tooth so it can remain in your mouth for years to come. And although root canals tend to have a reputation as an uncomfortable treatment, the modern advances made in treatment, technology and anesthesia allow our dentist to perform your procedure with little to no discomfort.
After you receive anesthesia, our dentist will remove the damaged tissues from inside the tooth then clean it and fill it with a medicated material. The tooth will then be capped with a restoration (typically a dental crown) to restore and strengthen the tooth and help prevent future infection from occurring. Most root canal treatments can be completed in one or two appointments.
Our caring team invites you to call our office today at 801-805-1931 to learn more about the benefits of root canal therapy in Highland, Utah, and schedule your consultation with our dentist at North Pointe Dental. We are dedicated to serving you and helping you restore your beautiful smile!