Root Canal Therapy – Millersville, MD
How We Stop the Worst Dental Pain
At the McCarl Dental Group at Shipley's Choice, undergoing a root canal procedure isn’t a "scary" proposition at all. In fact, it’s quite gentle and will have you feeling great again quickly. We use it to relieve the most severe dental pain and save teeth that would otherwise need to be removed. If you have a toothache that’s so bad it’s all you can focus on, give us a call today. If you’re like most of our other root canal patients, your only regret will be not coming to see us sooner!
Why Choose McCarl Dental Group at Shipley’s Choice for Root Canal Therapy?
- Same-Day Appointments Available
- We Take Emergency Calls 24/7
- Winner of Top Dentist & Best Dentist Awards in MD & Beyond
Do I Need Root Canal Therapy?
To determine whether you require root canal therapy or not, you will need to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled dentists. The process will include taking an x-ray of the painful tooth so that we can determine the severity of the problem and whether it can be treated in a less invasive way. It may also be possible that the tooth cannot be saved if the infection or damage is too serious, in which case, we will recommend tooth extraction.
However, if we find that you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, there is a good chance that we will recommend you for root canal therapy:
- Increased tooth sensitivity
- Significant pain occurring in the tooth, face, or jaw
- Gum inflammation
- Tooth that appears cracked or chipped
- Loose tooth
- Tooth discoloration
- Inability to eat normally
The Root Canal Process
Root canal therapy is used to remove the tooth’s inner nerve, also known as the dental pulp, after it has developed an infection or damage. This can cause the pulp to swell and create a lot of pressure within the tooth, which as you can imagine, isn’t very comfortable! Once the pulp is removed, the interior of the tooth is cleaned, shaped, and filled to prevent further infection. At a follow-up appointment, it can be topped with a crown, and it can be expected to look and function normally for many years to come.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Many patients are under the impression that root canals are painful but this is not correct. This type of procedure not only serves to eliminate pain and save natural teeth, but it is beneficial in helping you to maintain your smile for decades.
Some of the greatest advantages you can expect from a root canal include:
- The ability to keep your natural tooth in place instead of resorting to a tooth replacement.
- A more cost-effective solution, as dentures, dental bridges, and dental implants require additional costs over time.
- Improved oral health, as the infection and/or damage will no longer negatively affect your smile.
- The elimination of pain caused by the infection of damage to the pulp.
- A dental crown that fits properly over the tooth and looks completely natural.
- A treatment option that maintains a high success rate.
Understanding the Cost of Root Canals
How much you can expect to pay for a root canal is dependent on various factors that will be determined during an appointment with a member of our dental team. As we evaluate the state of the tooth as well as the type of restoration that will be required to protect it, we will build a treatment plan that includes the expected cost. You can expect that we will go over your available payment options as well as work to maximize your dental insurance benefits.