A toothache that will not go away, a swollen gum, or pain when you bite or sip something hot or cold can mean the nerve inside your tooth is infected. A root canal treats the problem at its source and saves the tooth. At Locklear Dentistry, Dr. Darryl Locklear gently cleans out the infection, seals the tooth, and restores it so you can get back to eating and smiling comfortably. Contact us for a consultation in Greensboro, NC.
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Did you know…
Modern root canals are done under local anesthesia, so the procedure itself feels much like getting a filling. The pain people associate with root canals comes from the infection, and treatment is what relieves it.
The Benefits Of Root Canals in Greensboro
Relief from tooth pain
A root canal removes the infected or inflamed tissue inside your tooth, which is the source of the throbbing, pressure, and sensitivity to hot and cold. Treatment is done under local anesthesia, so the visit itself feels much like getting a filling, and the pain that sent you in is relieved once the tooth is cleaned out.
Save your natural tooth
Pulling an infected tooth is not your only option. A root canal cleans and seals the inside of the tooth so you can keep your natural tooth, your bite, and the surrounding bone in place, and avoid the cost and extra visits of replacing it with a bridge or an implant.
A long-lasting result
Once the tooth is sealed and protected with a crown, it can last for many years. Brush and floss around it like any other tooth and keep your six-month checkups at Locklear Dentistry so the tooth and the gums around it stay healthy.
Our Greensboro Root Canal Treatment Process
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Exam and X-rays
Dr. Locklear examines the tooth, tests how it responds to pressure and temperature, and takes digital X-rays to see the shape of the roots and any infection at the tip. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, he explains each step of the treatment and answers your questions before anything begins.
Cleaning the tooth
After numbing the area, Dr. Locklear makes a small opening in the top of the tooth and carefully removes the infected or inflamed pulp from inside the canals. The canals are then cleaned, shaped, and disinfected so no bacteria are left behind.
Sealing and restoring the tooth
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed to keep bacteria out, and the opening is closed with a temporary or permanent filling. Because a treated tooth is more brittle, Dr. Locklear usually recommends a crown to protect it and restore full chewing strength.
Before & Afters
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