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Dental Evaluation
We evaluate the affected tooth and surrounding tissues to determine the source of your symptoms.
Homestead Family Dental Care
Root Canal Treatment in Homestead
Relieve Discomfort and Help Save Your Natural Tooth
When the inside of a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, root canal treatment may help relieve discomfort, remove the infection and preserve the natural tooth.
Saving Natural Teeth
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Inside every tooth is soft tissue called the pulp. Deep decay, cracks, trauma or other problems can allow this tissue to become inflamed or infected.
Root canal treatment removes the affected tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and seals the area, and helps preserve a tooth that might otherwise require extraction.
Root Canal Care
Treatment Focused on Comfort and Preservation
Every tooth is different, so we evaluate the source of your symptoms before determining whether root canal treatment is appropriate.
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Diagnostic X-Rays
Dental imaging helps evaluate the tooth roots, surrounding bone and signs of infection.
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Root Canal Therapy
Affected tissue is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and sealed.
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Pain Management
Treatment is focused on addressing the source of tooth pain and improving comfort.
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Tooth Restoration
After root canal treatment, the tooth may require a permanent restoration such as a crown.
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Follow-Up Care
Continued dental care helps us monitor the treated tooth and your overall oral health.
The Treatment Process
What to Expect During Root Canal Treatment
Step 1
Evaluation
We examine the tooth, review your symptoms and use diagnostic imaging when appropriate.
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Treat the Tooth
The affected tissue is removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected.
Step 3
Seal the Tooth
The cleaned root canal system is filled and sealed to help protect the tooth.
Step 4
Restore and Protect
A permanent restoration may be recommended to restore strength, appearance and function.
Why Root Canal Treatment?
Preserving Your Natural Tooth Whenever Possible
Root canal treatment may allow a damaged or infected tooth to remain functional instead of being removed.
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Address the Source of Pain
Treatment removes inflamed or infected tissue that may be responsible for significant tooth discomfort.
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Preserve the Tooth
Saving a natural tooth can help maintain normal chewing and tooth relationships.
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Treat Infection
Cleaning and sealing the inside of the tooth helps address infection within the root canal system.
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Restore Function
After appropriate restoration, a treated tooth can continue to contribute to normal dental function.
Symptoms to Watch
When Should You Have a Tooth Evaluated?
Some infected teeth cause significant pain while others may have less obvious symptoms, so an examination is important.
Severe or persistent toothache
Pain when biting or chewing
Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
Swelling near a tooth or gum
Darkening or discoloration of a tooth
Pimple or recurring swelling on the gum
Tooth Pain?
Have Your Tooth Evaluated
If you are experiencing tooth pain, swelling or other concerning symptoms, contact Homestead Family Dental Care to schedule an evaluation.