If you have a tooth that is causing you pain due to severe decay or injury, the good news is that our doctors at Southern Cross Dental can save it. The bad news is that a root canal may need to be performed if the nerve of the tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. Root Canals have a bad reputation for being scary and painful. However, the discomfort experienced in the period leading up to seeking dental care is more painful than the procedure itself.
If you’ve been told you need a root canal, we’d like to make you a little calmer by explaining how the procedure works. First, the area around the tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic to start the procedure. Then Dr. Pallavi Chellur will drill down into the tooth to create an opening into the canal. She will then be able to remove infected tissue and clean the canal. After the infection has been removed, the empty space is filled with a sealant called gutta percha. The tooth that has undergone a root canal is then fitted with a crown. This will improve the appearance of the tooth, and will also make it much more likely that the root canal is successful.
To learn about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.southerncrossfamilydentistry.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Southern Cross Dental in Colorado Springs, CO, call 719-471-1717.
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