Root Canal Therapy - Catoosa, OK
Saving Teeth and Enhancing Smiles with Exceptional Care
What Is a Root Canal?
Do you experience lingering tooth sensitivity after consuming hot or cold substances? Sharp pain when biting or chewing? These symptoms often indicate an infection that has compromised the pulp within your tooth’s root. This condition can arise from severe cracks, fractures, dental injuries, or advanced decay penetrating the tooth’s interior.
Without intervention, the infection may persist, leading to persistent tooth pain, potential abscess formation, and, in severe cases, necessitating tooth extraction. If you’re noticing these signs, particularly severe toothache, effective treatment is available at Dental Arts of Oklahoma to address your dental needs.
Entrust Your Care to Our Expert
Our team is highly skilled and possesses the expertise to perform root canal treatments with precision and accuracy at Dental Arts of Oklahoma. With decades of specialized training and experience, we are adept at effectively diagnosing and effectively addressing infections and inflammation within the tooth’s pulp.
We understand that dental procedures can cause anxiety for some patients, which is why we offer sedation dentistry options to ensure your comfort throughout the treatment process. Whether you require local anesthesia to numb the area or prefer deeper sedation to relax during the procedure, our goal is to make your experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. At Dental Arts of Oklahoma, we prioritize your oral health and strive to deliver compassionate care with every root canal treatment we perform.
Select Endodontic Treatments
Root Canals
Root canal therapy in Catoosa, OK involves removing a portion of the tooth crown to access the pulp chamber and clear out all the infection, bacteria, and damaged pulp and tissues. The next step is disinfecting and cleaning the canals before filling them with a hardening material called gutta-percha.
The tooth will then be sealed to keep bacteria from entering the chamber and root canal and covered with a dental crown to ensure it remains strong and functional after treatment.
Apicoectomy
Apicoectomy surgery is recommended when a tooth with a previous root canal still has a residual infection at the tooth root. A minor procedure, root end surgery involves removing the tip of a tooth’s root to prevent further damage or extraction.
During treatment, our team gains access to the tooth root, removes the root tip, and cleans and seals the root canal to block further infection.
Endodontic Retreatment
When a root canal is unsuccessful or other complications arise, endodontic retreatment provides a second chance at saving a natural tooth.
During the procedure, the dental crown and filling material are removed, and the inside of the tooth is evaluated and cleaned. A new filling is added to seal the tooth, and the new or existing dental crown is re-attached.
Benefiting from Endodontic Therapy
Once your endodontic procedure is complete, you can live a comfortable and functional life without tooth pain. We’ll provide the necessary instructions to ensure a fast and healthy recovery. In general, you can expect the following benefits from treatment:
- Preserved natural tooth
- Resolved toothache
- Restored tooth function
- Improved smile esthetics