Root Canal Therapy in Aurora

Root canal treatment is sometimes necessary to save a tooth from needing to be removed. The enamel of the tooth is the hard pearly white portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line. Below that enamel, deep inside the tooth, is a soft matter known as pulp, which extends into the narrowest portions of the tooth root, or root canal. If the pulp becomes infected or damaged, root canal therapy often becomes necessary. Dr. Wolfe will remove the damaged area and place special medicated dental materials in the cavity to support the tooth and allow it to retain full functionality.

Signs & Symptoms of Root Canal Issues:

  • Fluorosis – excessive fluoridation during tooth development.
  • An abscess on the gums or swelling and tenderness.
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold.
  • Dull ache or severe tooth pain.
  • Sometimes no symptoms are present.

Does Root Canal Treatments Hurt?

Thanks to advances in dental techniques and technology, root canal treatments can be performed with no more discomfort than that experienced during a routine cavity filling. Followed by the proper home care and routine dental visits to our dental office, root canal therapy patients enjoy fully functional healthy teeth.

If you are experiencing pain or think you may need treatment please contact Summit Smiles Dental in Aurora for an evaluation with our dentist Dr. Wolfe and his experienced dental team. Come experience comprehensive restorative dentistry with a sense of connection.

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Root Canal Therapy

Root canal treatment is sometimes necessary to save a tooth from needing to be removed. The enamel of the tooth is the hard pearly white portion of the tooth that is visible above the gum line. Below that enamel, deep inside the tooth, is a soft matter known as pulp, which extends into the narrowest portions of the tooth root (or root canal). If the pulp becomes infected or damaged, root canal therapy often becomes necessary. Dr. Wolfe will remove the damaged area and place special medicated dental materials in the cavity to support the tooth and allow it to retain full functionality.

Signs and symptoms for possible root canal issues:

  • Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development)
  • An abscess on the gums or swelling/tenderness – Sensitivity to hot and cold
  • Dull ache or severe tooth pain – Sometimes no symptoms are present

Does a root canal therapy hurt?

Thanks to advances in dental techniques and technology, root canal therapy can be performed with no more discomfort than that experienced during a routine cavity filling. Followed by the proper home care and routine dental visits to our dental office, root canal therapy patients enjoy fully functional, healthy teeth.

If you are experiencing pain or think you may need treatment please contact Summit Smiles Dental for an evaluation with Dr. Wolfe and his experienced dental team.

young adult girl with brown hair smiles in dental chair

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