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Root Canals
Root canal therapy is the best way to save infected teeth and keep your smile healthy. Utilizing the best techniques and equipment available, you can trust Dr. Ricky Pan to take great care of you.
- Get help fast to save your tooth
- Relieve your pain and discomfort
- Restore your tooth’s appearance
- Avoid further complications
The Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
Getting a root canal may sound scary, but the procedure is straightforward and is the best way to save an infected tooth, and comes with a host of benefits.
Save Your Tooth
If left untreated, an infected tooth will eventually die. It will either fall out of your mouth or require extraction. Root canal therapy lets you save your tooth before it dies.
Get Relief
The pain and discomfort of an infected tooth can be unbearable. Treatment at our office provides you with the relief you need.
Save Time & Money
A root canal is affordable and quick way to save an infected tooth. If you don’t get help right away, treating additional complications will cost you more time and money.
"Professional, dedicated, and caring staff that work together to provide the best overall care to maintain your dental health. I would highly recommend Dr. Pan to provide any dental services anyone would need at a reasonable price."
The Root Canal Therapy Process
First, Dr. Pan will clean and numb the area. Then, he will use a dental drill to remove decayed and damaged enamel, and create a small opening in the tooth. Through this opening, he will use specialized dental tools to extract decayed tooth material and infected nerves. The area will then be cleaned and disinfected, before being filled with a rubber-like material to ensure it remains strong.
Finally, the tooth will be restored. Fillings are usually used for anterior (front) root canals. For posterior (rear) teeth, a dental crown is typically required to protect the tooth and ensure it remains strong and healthy.
Finally, the tooth will be restored. Fillings are usually used for anterior (front) root canals. For posterior (rear) teeth, a dental crown is typically required to protect the tooth and ensure it remains strong and healthy.
Healing & Aftercare
One of the major benefits of root canal therapy is that you will still be able to chew and feel your bite while keeping your tooth! You can get back to your day-to-day routine immediately. Your tooth may feel a bit tender for a few days, but this is normal. However, serious pain or pain that lasts 1-2 weeks or longer is not normal. If you notice pain after treatment, contact our office at (813) 855-1007 for a follow-up.
Learn More About Root Canal
WebMD: Dental Health and Root Canals
Healthline: How Long Will I Have to Sit in the Dentist Chair During a Root Canal?
Cleveland Clinic: Root Canals
