ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
Don't Let Tooth Pain Ruin Your Day
We can help with all types of dental emergencies and provide fast and comfortable root canal treatment in our Carlton dental practice.
Are swelling and pain keeping you awake at night?
Root Canal Treatment in Carlton OR
Do you have swelling and tooth pain? You might need root canal therapy. Although many patients are fearful of root canals because of their reputation, we provide this tooth-saving procedure comfortably in our Carlton, OR dental office.
What Is a Root Canal?
Root canal therapy or root canal treatment involves removing an infection from inside the tooth. Dr. Leif Gambee performs this procedure using the latest rotary instruments, making root canals more successful, efficient, and comfortable than ever before.
- Oral evaluation with an x-ray
- Numbing of the tooth
- Removing bacteria and infection
- Place medication inside the tooth
- Seal the tooth with a temporary
- Follow-up for permanent crown or filling
Rather than old-fashioned handheld files that can damage the delicate interior of the root, modern rotary instruments with flexible titanium tips eliminate damaged and diseased tissue and polish the interior of the canal, which reduces the likelihood of reinfection.
Are Root Canals Painful?
Because we value your comfort above all else, Dr. Gambee will ensure that your tooth is completely numb. Once the procedure is over, you will feel almost immediate relief from the infection.
While it is common that sensitivity lingers for a few days after your root canal treatment, you will feel gradually better over the coming days. Most patients tell us that root canal treatment feels no different than a standard dental filling and is far less painful than a tooth extraction, which is often the only alternative.
Recognizing the Symptoms
If you suspect you need a root canal, it is best to contact the top Carlton dentist, Dr. Gambee. In the meantime, here are a few signs that can indicate the need for a root canal.
- Swelling in the face, jaw, gums, or neck
- A toothache
- Throbbing pain
- Sensitivity to heat or biting down
- Discoloration
- A small pimple on the gums
Symptoms can come and go and may worsen overall with time. Prompt treatment can help our Carlton dental team save your tooth. If you believe you have a dental emergency, contact us right away.
Why Do I Need a Crown after My Root Canal?
When removing the diseased tissue inside the tooth, we also eliminate the blood supply. While your tooth remains intact, it can become brittle and needs some extra support. A dental crown will completely encase the tooth and absorb the force caused by chewing. This can prolong the life of your tooth by years, decades, or even a lifetime.
You may not need an extraction. We can help!
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Do You Want to Save Your Painful Tooth?
Tooth pain does not necessarily mean you need an extraction. Contact our Carlton dental office to find out if root canal treatment can save your tooth.
We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Give us a call to schedule.