1. What is a Root Canal?

2. All teeth contain pulp that is made up of blood vessels and nerve tissues. Facial trauma, severe tooth decay, and other dental diseases can cause the pulp to become infected. When this happens, you may experience intense pain, facial or neck swelling, and halitosis. You may also notice that the tooth has turned a dark color and that a sac filled with pus has formed on your gum line. All of these are indications that you need to visit Dr. Ala Din to have a root canal performed.

3. You have probably heard of the root canal procedure but may not fully understand what happens during it. When patients hear that they need one, they frequently ask Dr. Din “What is a root canal?” Contrary to popular belief, a root canal is a relatively painless procedure that cleans the canals inside of the root of your tooth. While it could be a painful procedure in the past, improvements in anesthesia and general dental technology have eliminated the fear and pain that many people associate with it.

4. The Root Canal Procedure Dr
The Root Canal Procedure Dr. Din starts the procedure by providing you with a local anesthetic. This numbs the infected tooth and the surrounding gum tissues. After ensuring that you are comfortable, Dr. Din then removes the infected pulp and cleans your tooth from the inside. Lastly, he places a sealant or dental cap over the tooth to strengthen it

5. and prevent a repeat infection in the future
and prevent a repeat infection in the future. The minor discomfort of the procedure is well worth it when you consider the benefits you receive from it, such as the ability to eat and speak normally again. Besides living in pain, ignoring the symptoms of an infected tooth may eventually lead to an extraction. The infection may also spread to other teeth or cause an abscessed tooth.

6. This is an extremely painful condition that causes bone loss in the jaw. You may contact our dental clinic 24 hours a day if you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms that may indicate your need for a root canal. Dr. Din is happy to explain the procedure in more detail when he examines you in person