Do you have a toothache? Perhaps there is pain when you chew or use your finger to put pressure on the tooth. Sensitivity to hot and cold items, tooth discoloration, gum tenderness, and swelling are all among the signs that you need root canal therapy. At the dental practice of Oscar Gonzalez D.D.S., you can depend on expert, gentle care that takes advantage of technological advancements and modern equipment to assure you a comfortable experience with a high rate of success.
Our West Hartford root canal may take more than one visit to complete, especially if there are multiple canals in the tooth being worked on. But don’t worry, because the symptoms you have been experiencing will begin to subside after the first session. The reason for them is an infection. Bacteria has gotten inside your tooth and the delicate pulp next to your nerve is the recipient of it. So that means that the infected tissue must be removed to save the tooth. First you will be numbed with local anesthesia. The top half of the tooth is drilled off, the pulp and nerve taken out, and then the canal or canals cleaned and disinfected. To conclude our West Hartford root canal, Dr. Gonzalez seals the canals to help prevent further infection. Between sessions, a temporary crown is placed to protect the exposed tooth. When the tooth has healed fully, you will get a permanent crown, restoring full size and function to the tooth. And since most of our patients report to us that they noticed very little discomfort or none at all during the procedure, you can feel relaxed and at ease when having yours.
Our West Hartford root canal is the only thing that can prevent the loss of your infected tooth, so call us right away to have a timely appointment scheduled.
1340 Boulevard
West Hartford, Connecticut 06119
(860) 521-2500
By Oscar Gonzalez D.D.SFebruary 4, 2019