Save your tooth and smile with a Root Canal at Dublin Dental Care
If your tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or infected (abscessed), a root canal may be recommended to save your tooth rather than extract it. At Dublin Dental Care, we focus on alleviating the pain caused by the affected tooth and restoring your smile using modern dental techniques.
Root Canal Causes
Deep cavities
Repeated dental procedures
Cracked or fractured teeth
Tooth injury (even without visible cracks)
What to Expect During Treatment
A root canal usually takes 1-2 visits with little to no pain, thanks to local anesthesia. After treatment, the pain you had before should be relieved.
Before a root canal
X-rays and possibly a CBCT will be taken for a clear view of the tooth and surrounding bone.
The area will be numbed for comfort.
A special rubber sheet will be placed to protect the tooth from bacteria during the procedure.
During Treatment
Your dentist will create a small opening in the tooth and remove the infected nerve and pulp.
The tooth will be cleaned and disinfected, and a rubber-like material will seal the canals.
A temporary filling will protect the tooth until a permanent restoration is placed.
Root Canal aftercare
Mild sensitivity may occur for a few days.
Antibiotics will be prescribed if necessary.
A follow-up visit will replace the temporary filling with a permanent one, and a crown may be placed for extra protection.
Can I get a Root Canal Treatment During a Regular Visit?
Unless you are an existing patient and call for an emergency dental appointment, a root canal treatment typically requires a follow-up appointment after we’ve had to inspect the tooth to identify the issue. You might see one of our dentists at Dublin Dental Care or be referred to an endodontist, a specialist in pulp and tissue treatments.
How Long Does a Root Canal take?
A normal 1-hour appointment is sufficient to complete a root canal unless there are other complications. We’ll make sure we schedule appropriately for your visit to ensure it gets completed and your tooth is restored.
If a crown is needed post-root canal, that may be a separate appointment.
How Long Will a Root Canal Last?
With proper care, a restored tooth can last a lifetime. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss once a day, and visit your dentist regularly for check-ups.
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Why Choose Dublin Dental Care?
Our entire staff is highly praised by our patients and guests for their professionalism, knowledge, personality, and friendliness. At Dublin Dental Care, we aim to provide a more relaxing experience to help ease any tensions or reservations you may have about seeing the dentist. When you arrive at Dublin Dental Care, you are not only met with welcoming faces, but also a catalog of complementary amenities to further enhance your comfort and experience. And when it comes to the equipment we employ, Dublin Dental Care invests in only the most advanced dental technologies to provide you more services and better convenience which ultimately ensure a long-lasting, healthy, and beautiful smile!