A cavity or even an almost-microscopic area of tooth damage can allow bacteria to infect the pulp of your tooth. That infection can be painful and lead to further oral and general health problems. If you find yourself dealing with a toothache or tooth sensitivity, your first call should be to Smile Loft Dental at Hillandale at 301-445-5821 for an appointment with our dentists. Dr. Kashyap Patel or Dr. Priya Patel can save your tooth and your smile with a root canal treatment in Silver Spring, Maryland.
When the pulp and nerves of a tooth have become severely infected or damaged, root canal treatment is often the recommended method to help preserve the tooth. Without root canal treatment, the tooth will most likely die and need to be extracted. Root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that removes infected, damaged and injured tissues within the tooth. Root canal treatment also involves cleaning the tooth and filling it with a medicated material to renew the health of the tooth. Once the treatment is completed, our dentists will cap the tooth with the appropriate dental restoration, usually a dental crown, to restore its original structure and appearance. A root canal usually can be completed in one or two appointments, so you can get back to a healthy smile quickly!
Many people believe that receiving root canal treatment can be extremely painful or uncomfortable, but that is not the case! Root canal treatment involves very little discomfort due to advancement in sedation and numbing techniques available in dental offices. Our dentists and team will work together with you to help ensure you have a comfortable visit. We are dedicated to you, and we will do whatever we can to restore your good oral health.