Root canal treatment in Wheat Ridge may sound daunting, but the treatment can actually help prevent the need for more drastic treatments, such as a tooth extraction. If you have a tooth infection, Dr. Adkins can complete a root canal to remove the source of pain and re-strengthen your compromised tooth. Read on to learn more about the treatment, or give us a call to schedule an emergency appointment.
Why Choose Adkins Family Dentistry for Root Canal Treatment?
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What are Root Canals?
Root canal therapy is typically performed when the inner pulp, or nerve of the tooth has become infected by decay or has been exposed. The purpose is to prevent the need for total extraction of the tooth. The process involves removing the pulp, or nerve so that you no longer experience pain and sensitivity. Our Wheat Ridge dentist, Dr. Adkins, is able to perform the procedure in our office at your own convenience!
Why are Root Canals Needed?
Most often, the procedure is performed when decay has been allowed to reach and infect the pulp of the tooth. This typically occurs when a simple cavity is allowed to get worse because it was ignored for too long. In other instances, the tooth might have cracked or broken, exposing the pulp and causing issues with pain and sensitivity. No matter the cause, we are able to perform the procedure in order to save the tooth.
What Makes You a Candidate?
For most patients, we take X-rays of the tooth to ensure that a procedure is needed to help save the tooth and prevent it from being extracted.
What Happens During the Procedure?
The first step is administering a local anesthetic to numb the area. Next, Dr. Adkins will remove any decay and expose the pulp of the tooth. The pulp, or nerve is carefully removed and the canals of the tooth cleaned out using specialized instruments. The canals are then filled with a material that contains medication.
If you think you might need to have a root canal done, call our office in Wheat Ridge, CO and we’ll get you in for an appointment right away. Dr. Adkins is always accepting new patients and can provide dental care near Arvada, Lakewood, Littleton, and Westminster, CO!
How Do I Know I Need a Root Canal?
If you’re experiencing a toothache that won’t seem to go away, you may require a root canal. Here are some other common signs that you require root canal therapy.
Are There Other Options Than Receiving a Root Canal?
After we’ve had the opportunity to complete an examination, our team will walk you through all of your treatment options. Learn more about alternatives to root canal treatment here.
Is Getting a Root Canal Painful?
Our team prioritizes your comfort throughout every procedure and visit. Although getting a root canal may sound scary, we make sure it’s a completely pain-free process.
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- At the intersection of W. 44th Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd.
- Minutes from Costco and Arvada Market Place
- Less than 20 minutes from Downtown Denver
- Near Arvada, Lakewood, Berkley & Mountain View
- Located in the PNC Bank building