Root Canal Treatment Maplewood
Easing Toothaches & Preserving Your Natural Smile
Root canals have a bad reputation out in the world, but the truth is that this procedure is far from as scary as it’s made out to be. Not only can root canal treatment in Maplewood alleviate painful toothaches that can distract you from work and make it hard to get through your daily life, but the treatment also preserves your natural tooth. As a result, patients are able to enjoy their home-grown set of teeth for longer and avoid costly tooth replacement procedures. For questions or to schedule a same-day emergency appointment if you’re in pain, call our team at Hilltop Dental today.
Why Choose Hilltop Dental for Root Canal Treatment?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Visits Available
- Nitrous Oxide Dental Sedation Offered
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
There are several different signs that can give you an idea of whether or not you may require root canal treatment. Some of the most common ones we see include:
- A severe toothache or pain in a tooth that doesn’t go away.
- Whenever you eat, the pressure from chewing is uncomfortable or painful.
- Your gums are swollen around the affected tooth.
- There’s a pimple-like bump on the gums near the affected tooth.
- Your jaw is swollen due to pus in the pimple-like bump that hasn’t drained.
- A tooth is discolored or has darkened.
- A large cavity has made way for bacteria to enter the inner chamber of the tooth.
The Root Canal Treatment Process
Root canals take place over the course of two appointments. First, Dr. Q will create a window into the top of the infected tooth. This will allow him to remove the infected pulp within the chamber, which is a collection of damaged nerves and tissue, which is actually the source of the pain of the infection. Once the inner chamber is sanitized and the pulp has been removed, he will restore the tooth’s structure with a substance called gutta percha. Then, at the second appointment, he will place a customized dental crown over the top of the treated tooth for extra protection.