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Root Canal: Pain-Free Treatment to Save Your Smile

Less pain, less bleeding and swelling, faster recovery time.

Root Canal Therapy

You may be familiar with the term root canal. This procedure helps save your natural tooth by addressing an infection inside it. The goal is to clean out the infection, remove damaged tissue, seal the tooth, and prevent further issues. A root canal relieves pain and preserves your tooth’s structure and function.

Root canals have come a long way. Life-Centered Dentistry uses some of the latest equipment giving you a more comfortable experience. Your time at the office is shorter and so is your recovery time. One new addition you’ll see is a cone-beam. It gives Dr. Ludwig a 3-D view of your tooth’s root.

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Saving Smiles from the Inside Out

A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat an infection or damage inside your tooth. Here’s what happens during a root canal:

1 Step

Numbing the Tooth

First, your tooth is numbed, so you won’t feel pain during the procedure.

2 Step

Creating an Opening

A small opening is made in the top of the tooth (on the biting surface or back of a front tooth) to reach the pulp, which is the soft tissue inside your tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.

3 Step

Removing the Infected Pulp

The infected or damaged pulp is carefully removed, and the inside of the tooth, including the root canals, is cleaned and disinfected.

4 Step

Filling the Canals

The cleaned canals are then filled with a special material to seal them and prevent future infection.

5 Step

Restoring the Tooth

A filling on a front tooth or a crown on a back tooth is done to restore its shape, strength, and function.

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