Root Canal Treatments

This is a dental procedure used to remove a nerve in an infected tooth to treat teeth pain caused by decay or infection in the tooth pulp.

Common causes of root canals pain include:

  •  Decay: Tooth decay that has penetrated the outer layers of the teeth causes root canal pain.
  •  Damage: Cracks or chips in teeth can cause tooth decay and root canal pain.
  • Disease: Risk factors for infection in the tooth pulp include severe tooth decay, trauma to the tooth, recent dental procedures, large fillings, and cracks or chips in the teeth. If the cause of your teeth pain is serious decay or infection in the tooth pulp, your dentist may recommend a root canal.

  

Fillings

The most common use of tooth fillings is to fill a cavity in the tooth, however, tooth fillings can also be used to repair damage to teeth caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) or to replace part of a broken tooth.

Before filling cavities, your Smile Inn dentist will numb your teeth, gums and surrounding skin to avoid and lessen discomfort during the procedure.

 Next, they will remove the decay in the tooth and replace it with a filling. This process only takes a few minutes.

Once you complete the procedure, your mouth will remain numb for a few more hours.