Just another iHealthSpot WP02 site

One-Visit Root Canals

August 11, 2017

Man having toothache at dentist

Are you experiencing persistent tooth pain that it is making it hard for you to do anything throughout the day, or even giving you trouble sleeping at night?

In some cases, this can be due to inflamed or infected pulp in the root of your tooth, and a dentist can help by performing a root canal.

The purpose of a root canal is to relieve pain, and save your tooth from having to be pulled. There are two areas of the tooth, the crown (visible gum line) and the root, which extends below the gum. Inside your teeth, there is a hollow area called a canal, with tunnels that run down the root. These spaces contain nerves and soft tissue called pulp. If this pulp becomes infected, often due to a cavity, it needs to be removed.

A root canal, repairs and saves a tooth that is decayed or infected. During the root canal procedure, the tooth’s nerve and pulp are removed, cleaned out, and sealed. Infected teeth and other oral health problems are a serious issue, and should not be ignored. If ignored, other complications, such as infected gums and painful abscesses can form.

In the past, dentists were taught to do the root canal, place a temporary crown and send the patient away. The patient would then return three to seven days later to finally seal the canals and rebuild the tooth for the crown.

Depending on the patient and the severity of their case, with today’s evolving technology, dentists have been taught to perform a root canal in only one visit. A single-visit root canal involves the procedure, followed by the implantation of a crown or filling. Innovative new materials and technology help to make this procedure much faster and pain free than it has been historically thought to be, so fears about a root canal are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

For fast, effective root canal treatment in Minneapolis or St. Paul, Minnesota, call Hagerman Dental Care at (651) 646-2392 or use our online form to request an appointment.

Filed Under: Root Canal Tagged With: dental, dentist, Hagerman Dental Care, One-visit root canal, Root Canal, single-visit root canal

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Periodontists: The Dental Specialists Who Treat Gum Disease
  • Tips to Improve Your Dental Hygiene
  • Preventing Dental Caries in Your Child
  • Questions to Ask Your Dentist At Your Next Dental Appointment
  • Is my jaw pain serious enough to require treatment?

Categories

  • Braces
  • Cavities
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dental Care
  • Dental Cleanings
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Office
  • Dental Procedures
  • Dentist
  • Dentures
  • Endodontics
  • General
  • Geriatric Dentistry
  • Gingivitis
  • Healthy Teeth
  • Invisalign
  • Mouth Guard
  • Mouth Reconstruction
  • Mouth Sores
  • Night Guard
  • Oral Cancer
  • Oral Health
  • Oral Surgeon
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontist
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Root Canal
  • Sleep
  • Snoring
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Teeth Whitening
  • TMJ
  • Tooth Decay
  • Tooth Fillings
  • Veneers
August 2017
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  
« Jul   Sep »

Tags

best dentist near me Cavities Clean Teeth cosmetic dentistry dental dental care dental health dental implants dental office Dental Veneers dentist dentist chair Dentist in Minneapolis Dentist in St. Paul Dentist Minneapolis dentist near me dentistry dentistry near me dentistry St Paul MN Dentist St. Paul dentist st paul mn dentures family dentist gum disease Hagerman Dental Care healthy teeth Invisalign night guard oral cancer Oral Cancer Screening oral care oral health oral hygiene oral surgery pediatric dentistry porcelain veneers Root Canal teeth teeth grinding Teeth Whitening TMJ tooth decay Tooth Infection toothpaste veneers

Footer

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Hagerman
    • Back
  • Dental Services
    • General Dentistry
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Porcelain Veneers
      • Invisalign Clear Aligners
      • In-Office Teeth Whitening
      • Tooth-Colored Fillings
      • Back
    • Restorative Dentistry
      • Crowns
      • Bridges
      • Single-Visit Root Canals
      • Dental Implants
      • Putting Your Fears to Rest
      • Back
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dentures and Partials
    • Invisalign
    • Root Canal and Endodontics
    • Dental Implants
    • Additional Dental Services
    • Back
  • Hagerman Dental Plan
  • Special Offers
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Locations
    • Back