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Restorative Dentistry | Tarpon River Dental
At Tarpon River Dental, we understand that preserving your natural teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health. When a tooth becomes infected or severely decayed, a non-surgical root canal offers an effective solution to save the tooth without resorting to extraction.
A non-surgical root canal is a common dental procedure designed to remove infected or damaged pulp tissue from within a tooth. This treatment involves cleaning and disinfecting the root canals before sealing them to prevent further infection. By retaining your natural tooth structure, this procedure helps maintain proper function and alignment of your teeth.
Evaluation and Anesthesia: Dr. Petruk will conduct a thorough examination, including X-rays, to assess the extent of the infection. Local anesthesia is administered to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
Accessing the Pulp Chamber: A small opening is made in the tooth’s crown to reach the infected pulp tissue.
Cleaning and Shaping: The diseased pulp is removed, and the root canals are meticulously cleaned, shaped, and disinfected to eliminate bacteria and prevent reinfection.
Sealing the Canals: Once cleaned, the canals are filled with a biocompatible material and sealed to protect against future infection.
Restoration: In most cases, a crown is placed over the treated tooth to restore its strength, function, and appearance.
Pain Relief: Alleviates the discomfort associated with infected or inflamed pulp tissue.
Tooth Preservation: Maintains your natural tooth, preventing the need for extraction and subsequent tooth replacement options.
Efficient and Effective: Typically completed in one or two visits, offering a reliable solution to dental infection.
📞 If you’re experiencing tooth pain or suspect you may need a root canal, call (954) 787-6469 or schedule your appointment online today!
A root canal is a dental procedure designed to remove infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth. This treatment helps eliminate pain, prevent further infection, and save the natural tooth structure.
During the procedure, your dentist will numb the area, create a small opening in the tooth, and carefully remove the infected pulp. The inner chamber is then cleaned, disinfected, and sealed with a biocompatible material to prevent reinfection.
After treatment, some mild discomfort or sensitivity is normal for a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help manage this. Most patients will need a crown placed on the treated tooth to restore its strength and function.
The cost of a root canal varies based on factors like the severity of the infection and the tooth being treated. However, it is generally a more affordable option than tooth extraction and replacement, such as implants or bridges.
Tarpon River Dental
416 Southeast 11th Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Tel: (954) 787-6469
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Tel: (954) 787-6469
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