At the center of the tooth lies the pulp, a collection of specialized blood vessels that helps build and grow the tooth. This pulp can sometimes get infected from various causes like trauma, decay, cracks or repeated dental procedures and cause swelling, temperature sensitivity or pain in the area of the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your Montreal dentist at Monk Dental center will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to remove the diseased pulp and thoroughly clean and seal the root canal system. This procedure usually involves local anesthesia and can be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required and your overall dental health.
What are the common symptoms?
Speak to a member of our team if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Tooth pain
- Gum pain
- Sensitivity to heat or cold
- A tooth that is tender when it is touched
- A tooth abscess
- Swelling or tenderness under your jaw
How do I know if I need Montreal root canal treatment?
After carefully reviewing your digital X-rays, a member of our dental team will thoroughly examine your teeth, gums and supporting bone structure. We will then sit down with you to explain our findings, share our recommendations and take the time to answer all your questions.
Steps to a successful root canal treatment in Montreal:
- A local anesthetic is used
- The tooth is isolated to keep it clean during your procedure
- An opening is made in the upper part of the tooth
- The pulp and nerve are removed
- The root canal is cleaned, medicated and filled with a biocompatible material
- A temporary filling is put in place
- Your general dentist (or a member of our team) will then place a permanent restoration to protect your tooth permanently
You can drive home after your treatment and resume your usual activities
The root canal procedure has a very high success rate and the majority of patients have little or no discomfort during the procedure. If you want to know more about the root canal procedure and how it could potentially help you achieve better oral health, make an appointment at our downtown Montreal office. Call us at 514-768-3331.
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Monk Dental Center in Montreal (Ville-Émard) offers general dentistry, family dentistry, implantology, orthodontics, denturology and much more. Our clinic is at the cutting edge of technology and our team is very proud to help the residents of the city of Montreal achieve healthy and radiant smiles! We are always accepting new patients.