ROOT CANALS

A root canal also termed endodontic treatment, is a safe and common procedure to treat an infection in the tooth’s nerve. In the past, damaged and diseased teeth were removed. Patients who suffer from tooth loss find an unpleasant change in how they chew, smile, speak, or interact with others.

A missing tooth puts unnatural strain or pressure on the adjacent teeth and can cause further tooth loss. While many patients are well-served by false teeth (dental implants, bridges, dentures, etc.), saving your natural teeth is the best option for good health. The advancements in root canal specialist techniques have enabled dentists to save and repair damaged teeth through root canal treatment. 

Infected teeth that are not extracted or repaired will be a reason for infection, contaminating the body and can also weaken the immune system. Because damaged teeth can’t heal on their own, they will continue to damage bone and can cause extreme pain as they get worse.

Teeth can become infected when the soft tissue of nerves, pulp, and blood vessels inside the tooth, gets injured. Furthermore, deep cavities, cracked or fractured teeth, and large fillings are common causes of pulp injury. These causes can allow bacteria to enter the pulp chamber, causing diseases and inflammation.

When this happens, the pulp cannot repair itself and dies. If this is left untreated, the pus from the infection eventually builds up at the root tip, making a hole in the jawbone called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the surrounding bone.

Although some people have no symptoms, the following are common signs shown in tooth infections:

• Throbbing or pain while biting, which also be caused by tooth grinding or a cracked tooth.
• Swelling also can be caused by periodontal disease.
• Severe tooth decay.
• Lengthy painful response to hot and icy food.
• Spontaneous pain that lingers in the root canal.

It may require multiple visits to the dentist. The diseased pulp is removed during this treatment, and the pulp chamber and root canals are disinfected, cleaned, and sealed.

You can call us at (519) 485-4951  or book an appointment for the treatment of your tooth.

The root canal treatment is generally completed in a single appointment. But if the dentist recommends a permanent filling or crowns, it might take more than one appointment. In this case, the procedure of a root canal is completed between 90 minutes to 3 hours. Root canal treatment is generally a four-step process that involves the removal of a temporary filling and the placement of a crown or permanent filling. After this process, the dentist might recommend you some medications to prevent any kind of infection.

There are commonly three types of root canal treatment in London, Ontario, that Ingersoll dental care is offering to their clients at cheap rates. 

Suppose your tooth develops severe tooth decay. Which can be treated by filling, then you need a nonsurgical root canal treatment. Nonsurgical root canal treatment is a standard and most common type of root canal treatment for nerve tissue removal. 

When your teeth develop a critical cavity where the infection reaches your nerves, it becomes difficult to remove this infection with other methods. So nonsurgical root canal treatment becomes the only option. In these cases, root canal specialists and endodontists will recommend it for the removal of cavities in your nerves.

If the nonsurgical or primary root canal treatment does not work or becomes unsuccessful, then endodontists recommend apicoectomy. If the inflammation or infection reaches the alveolar bone, the bone that is the part of your jaw, then this root canal treatment becomes necessary. In the apicoectomy treatment, the root canal specialist or endodontist will inject the local anesthesia into the infected region. 

After that, endodontists London will remove the tip of the tooth, and to protect the canal; they will fill material into it. After a while, your teeth will automatically heal. Furthermore, an apicoectomy is a very quick procedure; you can leave the clinic right after surgery and can perform your daily activities without much hindrance.

For endodontic microsurgery, we have a specialized team of endodontists in London. Those who can perform this surgery with great efficiency and are capable of giving a 100% success rate. 

Usually, the root canal specialists recommend this surgery when other traditional treatments are not feasible or unsuccessful. The primary intention of endodontists while performing endodontic microsurgery is to save your natural teeth. While in other surgeries, dentists might extract the original tooth.

The approximate root canal cost in Ontario varies depending upon the type and quality of surgery. Estimated root canal costs in London may range between $300 to $1500 or more. As the root canal treatment preserves your natural tooth, it is definitely worth the price.

You can find various root canal specialists near me who are capable of providing you with high-end services. Still, Ingersoll dental care can be the best option for you as we have expertise in multiple dental services and intend to fulfill the needs of our clients at affordable rates.