How Safe is Root Canal Therapy?

Minor chips and cracks in your teeth may not seem important, but they can weaken your tooth enamel, paving the way for harmful bacteria to infect your tooth’s inner chamber or pulp.  Tooth infections have one treatment – a dental root canal procedure. The alternative would be to have your tooth removed. If you’re suffering from an oral infection, Dr. Brian Orcutt from Orcutt Family Dentistry in Fair Oaks, California, offers a solution through root canal treatment. Here’s what you should know about this procedure.

A Safe and Effective Oral Infection Treatment    

If the first thing that comes to mind when considering a root canal is, “Is it safe?” The answer is yes! Root canal therapy is a safe and effective treatment of pulpal tooth infections. Your tooth’s pulp is where its blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues are located. An oral infection can severely damage these tissues and kill your tooth, compelling your dentist to have it removed. Dr. Orcutt can eliminate the disease through root canal treatment and save your tooth. 

To halt an infection and save your tooth, a root canal involves extracting all damaged tissues, including the infected pulp. Dr. Orcutt will clean and disinfect the canals after extracting the pulp and filling the tooth with gutta-percha material to stop further infection. In order to strengthen the tooth’s compromised structure and return it to its original function, we will then cover it with a dental crown. After a root canal, your tooth will be as good as new. 

Not only are root canals safe, they can help:

Preserve your smile – Prompt root canal treatment can help save an infected tooth to avoid extraction. Saving teeth helps preserve the integrity of your smile. You avoid the hassle of replacing a lost tooth and the risk of dental issues that tooth loss can bring. 

Lower dental costs – Tooth extraction leaves a gap in your smile that needs to be filled. It almost always costs more to replace a tooth than to save it.  In addition to paying for the extraction costs, you’ll need to pay to have your tooth replaced. By choosing root canal treatment, you can eliminate the problem without incurring extra dental costs. 

Eliminates pain – A tooth infection can result in tooth pain, gum swelling and tenderness, and painful chewing. A root canal will ease these symptoms instantly by removing the bacteria causing the infection. After your treatment, Dr. Orcutt will crown your tooth to give it a stronger structure for biting and chewing. You can smile and eat confidently, knowing your tooth is fully renewed. Stopping the infection relieves instant pain and protects nearby teeth from the same fate.

Root Canal Treatment Near Me

Are you in need of root canal treatment? Orcutt Family Dentistry has you covered. To learn more about this procedure and how it can benefit you, contact Dr. Brian Orcutt at our Fair Oaks, California dental office at (916) 963-9986. 

Dr. Brian Orcutt, DDS
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Dr. Brian Orcutt graduated from CSU, Sacramento, with a degree in Biological Science and Chemistry before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2004. As one of Sacramento’s most experienced laser dentists, he holds certifications in Invisalign, CEREC same-day-crowns, VIVOS sleep apnea therapy, and Oral Conscious Sedation. Having completed Master-level training in many of these areas and numerous hours of continuing education in others, Dr. Orcutt is a member of the ADA, CDA, Sacramento District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, VIVOS, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

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