Root canal therapy is another important every day procedure that Eugene, Oregon dentist Dr. Feldmanis provides patients. A root canal is an endodontic procedure that treats a tooth with infected nerve tissue. An infection can happen due to a variety of reasons, such as a cracked tooth, injury or cavities. Without treatment, an infection can result in tooth pain and even lead to an abscessed tooth.
Today, root canal therapy is pain-free and very similar to a routine filling. After your tooth, surrounding gums and jawbone are numbed with a local anesthetic, Dr. Feldmanis will remove the infected nerve tissue, fill the empty root canals with medicated dental materials and restore the health of your damaged tooth. (Antibiotic treatment may also be required in conjunction with root canal therapy.)
At our family dentistry Eugene, Oregon, root canal therapy usually takes one office visit for Dr. Feldmanis to complete. Once completed, it will be essential that you return to have a crown or other restoration placed over the tooth to protect it. Your tooth may feel sensitive the first few days after the procedure and any pain can be relieved either with over the counter or prescription medications as needed.