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Root Canal

Root Canal Therapy

 

What Is a Root Canal?

A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures, dentists perform this procedure well over 14 million times every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges. At the center of your tooth is the nerve or dental pulp of the tooth. When the pulp becomes inflamed or irritated from a cavity, trauma, cracks or other causes, it must be treated. If left untreated abscesses may form around the tooth causing swelling around the tooth and pain in the tooth and/or gums.

How is a Root Canal Diagnosed?

If patients are experiencing any symptoms X-ray imaging may be recommended. These X-ray images can occasionally show the source of the problem. If X-rays do not reveal the whole problem the staff at Hiebert Smith Dental Group may have to perform a diagnostic root canal. This procedure will identify holes and cracks that the X-ray did not originally identify.

How is a Root Canal Performed?

In order to treat the damage in your dental pulp, Dr. David Hiebert or Dr. Keri Smith will perform a root canal. Root canal therapy is highly effective and is less expensive than extracting and replacing a tooth. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and, depending on the extent of treatment, may take one or more visits.

First, Dr. Hiebert or Dr. Smith will drill a hole into the damaged tooth. Then, the injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned. Following that, the hole is sealed as to not let bacteria back into the tooth. Finally, in order to prevent additional damage and restore the tooth’s appearance, our dentists will place a filling.

What is the Recovery from a Root Canal?

After the root canal procedure, patients can experience swelling, increased sensitivity and pain. This should only last for a couple of days. If pain and swelling persist patients can take anti-inflammatory medication to alleviate the pain and swelling.

Patients report that after recovery there is no problem speaking, smiling, or eating. Your treated tooth should feel the same as the rest of your natural teeth.

Patient Testimonials

  • “Dr. Hiebert @ Dr.Smith are terrific dentists. Kind, careing, and extremely talented dentists. We are long time patients and they continue to give superb care. The office girls are amazing and really tuned unto their their patients. Alice always is cheerful and nice to talk too. Give them a call, you will be glad you did.” – S.H.
  • “Dr. Hiebert is always very explanatory and thorough. Every one is helpful and caring. Thank you!” – B.G.
  • “Dr. Heibert and his staff have done a great job for me over the years, have improved my teeth greatly. Thank You!” – S.S.
  • Schedule Your Root Canal Therapy Consultation Today!

    To learn more about root canal therapy, call (503) 397-6144 to schedule a consultation with our dentists at Hiebert Smith Dental Group. We serve Saint Helens, OR and nearby areas.

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      • Dental Crowns
      • Inlays and Onlays
      • Invisalign® Clear Braces in Saint Helens, OR
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      • Teeth Whitening
      • Tooth Filling
    • General Dentistry in Saint Helens, OR
      • Dental Implants
      • Periodontal Disease
      • Root Canal
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    • TMD and Neuromuscular Dentistry

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    Saint Helens, OR 97051

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