Root Canal Therapy – Fairfax, VA

Reasons for a Root Canal

If we recommend a root canal treatment for your tooth, it’s because we believe that your tooth can still be saved, rather than extracted. If your tooth has become infected as a result of unremoved decay, a root canal will work to remove discomfort and stop the infection from spreading further. If you suffered a physical injury that left your tooth badly damaged, a root canal may also be needed. If you notice severe dental discomfort and experience a high fever, get to our dental office as soon as possible for emergency care.

The Root Canal Process

Should Dr. Murray or De. Saadoon determine that a root canal is right for you, we will schedule your appointment. Prior to treatment, we make sure to numb the tooth and surrounding gum tissue to ensure your comfort during every step of the procedure. We also offer sedation dentistry to keep your nerves at bay and let you enjoy the relaxing and comfortable dental care you deserve.

Once you are completely comfortable, your dentist will create a small access hole in your crown via specialized tools. Through this access point, we will clear away decayed, dead, or infected pulp tissue from inside the tooth. After irrigating and shaping the canal to thoroughly remove any trace of bacteria, we’ll place a rubber-like material (called gutta percha) to replace the tissue that was removed. Not only will this strengthen the tooth, but it will reduce the risk of a future infection.

Lastly, a permanent custom-made crown is then placed on top of the repaired tooth. Our office provides same-day dental crowns, so you won’t need to wear a temporary restoration as your final crown is crafted. We’ll check to ensure that your bite is comfortable and lines up correctly, and then you’ll be ready to enjoy your newly pain-free smile.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

Though root canal therapy has a bad reputation, this common treatment actually offers numerous benefits that will improve your quality of life, such as:

• No more pain! Teeth that require root canal therapy are often painful. Getting treatment will eliminate your discomfort, and you’ll be able to go back to eating, sleeping, and going about your daily life without a throbbing toothache!
• Your tooth will look & feel its best. The custom-made dental crown atop your repaired tooth will strengthen it and ensure that the final result blends in seamlessly with the rest of your pearly whites.
• Avoid painful & expensive future complications. Root canal therapy will help you avoid the need for tooth extraction, which has a longer recovery time and will often need follow-up treatment such as a dental bridge or dental implant.

Root Canal FAQs

Dental implants represent a big investment of both time and money, so you should be well-informed about the road ahead of you before you commit to anything. To help you understand this treatment, we have put together the following list of frequently asked questions about dental implants, along with succinct and easy-to-understand answers. If your specific questions are not addressed here, please reach out to us directly. We will be pleased to chat with you.