Root Canal Therapy Westborough
Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth’s pulp, a small, thread-like tissue in the centre of the tooth. Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today, root canal treatment saves many teeth that would otherwise be lost.
- A cracked tooth
- A deep cavity
- An injury to a tooth, such as a severe knock to the tooth, either recent or in the past.
Once the pulp is infected or dead, if left untreated, pus can build up at the root tip in the jawbone, forming an abscess. An abscess can destroy the bone surrounding the tooth and cause pain.
Why Choose Advanced Dental Group for Root Canal Therapy?
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Oral Conscious Sedation Available
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Advanced Care in a Comfortable, Modern Office
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Preserve Your Natural Teeth
Signs That You Need a Root Canal
Teeth pain and sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the hot or cold stimuli have been removed. A small, pimple-like bump on the gums near the area of teeth pain. Darkening of the tooth. Tenderness or swelling in the gums near the area of teeth pain.
Symptoms of an infection that needs to be treated with root canal therapy may include:
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Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
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Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed)
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Discoloration (darkening) of the tooth.
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Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums.
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A pimple-like growth on the gums
These symptoms won’t be present for every infection; it’s important to visit our practice every six months to give us an opportunity to check for oral health issues that might ultimately require root canal therapy.