Have you experienced any of the following symptoms?
Tooth pain when biting and chewing
Extreme tooth sensitivity
Darkening or discoloration of the tooth
Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
A persistent or recurring pimple on the nearby gums
Root Canal Treatment in Orem, UT
If so, you may suffer from tooth infection. Root canal therapy is an endodontic treatment used to restore the health of a tooth that is severely infected or injured. When decay, infection, or injury reach the dental pulp in the center of the tooth, it can cause significant pain and discomfort. Root canal therapy involves removing the infected dental pulp and tooth nerve, then filling in the tooth with a medicated filling material. Your gentle dentists at the Dental Center will cap the tooth with a dental crown following the treatment to protect the tooth and restore its structure and function. In most cases, a root canal in Orem, Utah, requires just one or two visits to our friendly dental office. Dr. Ball, Dr. Broadbent, and our caring dental team will ensure that the root canal treatment is as comfortable and painless as possible. To learn more about how root canal therapy can restore the health of your smile, we invite you to call or visit us today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include pain while biting or chewing, extreme tooth sensitivity, tooth discoloration, swollen or tender gums, and a recurring pimple or bump on the gums near the affected tooth.
A root canal is needed when decay, infection, or injury reaches the dental pulp at the center of the tooth, leading to inflammation, infection, and significant discomfort.
Modern root canal therapy is designed to be as comfortable and painless as possible, especially with today’s techniques and anesthesia, and it often relieves the pain caused by infection.
In most cases, root canal therapy can be completed in one or two dental visits, depending on the severity of the infection and the condition of the tooth.
Yes, root canal therapy is specifically designed to save your natural tooth and prevent the need for extraction when the tooth can still be restored.
If left untreated, the infection can worsen, spread to surrounding tissues, cause severe pain, and eventually lead to tooth loss or more serious oral health issues.
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