Root Canal Diagnosis and Treatment from Your Kitchener Dentist

Here at Kitchener East Family Dental, we pride ourselves on offering excellent dental care to the entire family. Whether you need orthodontics, fillings, dentures, X-rays, or simple preventative cleanings and checkups, we’re here for you. We also provide emergency dental care and cosmetic dentistry. If you’re suffering from a severe toothache, however, you’re probably more curious about root canals and whether they’re the right choice for you.

Why See Our Dentist in Kitchener for Your Root Canal Needs?

If you have been having an ongoing toothache and think you may need to see a dentist, it’s time to stop wondering and make an appointment. The longer you wait on a toothache, the greater the chances of your tooth causing an abscess and resulting in serious problems. Instead, just call Dr. Gangwani at Kitchener East Family Dental and schedule an appointment!

What Is a Root Canal?

The name “root canal” comes from the channel that runs through the center of each tooth, which contains the nerve surrounded by a soft substance called the pulp. When the inside of the tooth decays or becomes infected, you are at risk of losing the entire tooth, so dentists save it by removing the contents of the root canal, or the channel containing both nerve and pulp.

Anytime you are dealing with nerves, the process is likely to be quite painful. Therefore, root canals are almost always performed using a local anesthetic. In some cases, this might not be enough, so some root canals may be performed under general anesthesia. However, living without the nerve is no trouble, as you don’t actually need it once your tooth has emerged in childhood.

Heal A Toothache and Avoid Tooth Extraction

If you have been suffering from a severe toothache and are wondering whether you need extraction, we advise talking to a dentist first. Your dentist can advise you on whether extraction is the right response to your toothache, or if you might benefit from a root canal to save the tooth and avoid the additional procedures that follow the removal of a tooth.

Make an Appointment with a Dr. Gangwani in Kitchener, Ontario

If you are ready to make an appointment with our dentist in Kitchener, Ontario, please call Kitchener East Family Dental at 519-578-2419 today. We’ll explain your options when it comes to a toothache, extraction and root canals, then set up an appointment so you can see the dentist. Don’t wait any longer to deal with your pain and forge a lifelong relationship with a dental provider you trust.