THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

AFFORDABLE ROOT CANAL DENTIST: LAKE LANIER SMILES

“You need a root canal treatment”…”NOO!” The words most patients dread. Contrary to this, modern root canal treatment procedures are comfortable once numbed well during the appointment. Root canal treatment must be conducted once an inflammation or infection is detected inside and around the tooth.

CAUSES FOR ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

1.      Deep decay spreading into the nerve of the tooth.

2.      Deep filling of a tooth

3.      Trauma to the tooth

4.      Fracture or crack or chip in the tooth

5.      Intentional treatment in some cases like supraerupted teeth

STEP BY STEP ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE

1.      The tooth is numbed by local anesthesia

2.      Tooth is isolated with Rubber sheet called Rubber dam

3.      All the decay is removed

4.      A small access opening is done to reach the inside of the tooth.

5.      Hand and machine files are used to clean the inside of the tooth

6.      The cleaned space is filled with rubber like material called Guttapercha

7.      The access is closed with permanent filling

8.      Most of the root canal treated teeth needs crown for protection from fracture

WHY SHOULD I GET ROOT CANAL DONE

1.      Restore Chewing capacity

2.      Can have your own tooth with sensations

3.      Prevents other teeth/ adjacent teeth from shifting

4.      Preserve the natural position or appearance

5.      Restores your smile

WHAT IS THE COST FOR A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

The cost of the root canal treatment varies based on the location of the tooth and how complex the tooth canal system is.  At Lake Lanier Smiles we accept most dental insurances and use the insurance benefits for the treatment.

For Non-Insured patients, Lake Lanier Smiles offers good discounts for root canal treatments. Special prices for root canal treatments are as follows.

FRONT TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $499 (Regular Price: $800)

PREMOLAR TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $599 (Regular Price: $900)

MOLAR TEETH ROOT CANAL TREATMENT: $699 (Regular Price: $1000)

POST OP INSTRUCTIONS AFTER ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

1.      Do not chew hard food on the root canal treated tooth until a crown is placed.

2.      Do not chew until anesthesia wears off.

3.      Sometimes a temporary filling might be placed, needs a permanent restoration.

4.      Discomfort/ slight pain can be managed after the treatment with OTC pain medicines.

5.      If antibiotics are prescribed, then take them as prescribed.

6.      Please consult the dentist or call us at 770-831-0559 if pain continues or swelling is seen.

FAQ'S ABOUT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Q. What is Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?

A. Procedure which removes the inflamed and infected tissue inside the tooth to replace with a biocompatible material to save the tooth.

Q. Do Root Canal Treatments hurt?

A. Modern techniques and equipment can safely and painlessly do Root Canal Treatments. But some discomfort can be felt after the treatment and it can be taken care by OTC pain meds.

Q.  How do I know if a tooth needs RCT?

A. Dentist will determine if a tooth needs RCT or not but some signs can tell if you need a root canal treatment like severe pain, swelling, very tender to touch or chew. BEWARE that some teeth might not have any symptoms. Lake Lanier Smiles dentist will do the necessary tests to determine for sure if the tooth needs RCT.

Q. Do I need a crown on Root Canal Treated tooth?

A. Most teeth with RCT does require Crowns to protect the teeth from fractures. In some instances when the cavity is small or some front teeth might be ok without the crowns.

Q. Do I need an antibiotic before or after the RCT procedure?

A. Most cases do not require antibiotics but swelling or severe infections might need antibiotics. The dentist will determine based on the condition.

Q. Should I go the specialist for RCT or my dentist can do?

A. The dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles are trained for doing RCT successfully. Rare instances in complex root anatomies, a specialist for Root Canal Treatment called endodontist might be consulted.

Q. Is RCT always enough to save the tooth?

A. Sometimes if infection is large then a procedure called apical surgery might be necessary.

Q. What is the success rate of the RCTs?

A. Success of a RCT depends on many factors including the stage of the infection, smaller the infection higher the prognosis, extent of fracture, accessibility of the root canals, age of the patient.

Q. Are RCT teeth weaker than my regular teeth?

A. RCT tooth gets brittle and can break but once covered with a crown is stronger than a regular teeth.

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