Root Canal Therapy may seem daunting, but not at Royal Lakes Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. We pride ourselves on offering Root Canal services in a calm and comfortable setting.

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Root Canal Therapy Flowery Branch, GA

diagram of tooth | Root Canal Therapy flowery branch ga Dr. Booker will do everything possible to save your natural tooth, and in many cases the best course of treatment is the root canal procedure. Whether you are dealing with a tooth that has been knocked out in an accident, damaged by tooth decay or compromised by gum disease, we may recommend root canal therapy to save the tooth and restore your natural smile.

What Is Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal is the common term for Endodontic therapy. This unique type of dental therapy becomes necessary when the nerve, or pulp, deep within the tooth is infected or otherwise damaged.

Root canal therapy involves the removal of the entire pulp and root system, as well as the cleansing and shaping of the underlying canal system and the filling of that canal with a synthetic filling and dental sealant.

What Are The Signs I Need A Root Canal?

There are a number of symptoms that may indicate the need for a root canal. If your teeth are extremely sensitive to hot or cold or you experience pain or discomfort when chewing or biting down, the cause could be damage to the nerve in the affected tooth.

A persistent dull ache or severe tooth pain could also indicate the need for a root canal. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should call us right away. Dr. Booker will evaluate your condition, check the affected tooth and decide whether or not a root canal procedure will be needed.

When you arrive for your exam, we will begin by taking an x-ray of the tooth and administering a local anesthetic to numb the affected area. The tooth will then be isolated using a special oral appliance, and an opening will be made in the tooth/crown. This will allow Dr. Booker to thoroughly clean the canal and shape those spaces for filling and sealing. A temporary filling will be used to fill the gap left by the procedure, and that temporary filling will be replaced with a permanent one before the tooth is fully restored.

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A root canal may seem like a daunting procedure, but advances in dental technology and pain management mean that there is typically little or no discomfort. You may experience a bit of soreness immediately after the procedure, and Dr. Booker may recommend a soft or liquid diet for a day or two. Beyond that, you should be back to your normal activities very quickly, and you will not have to worry about severe tooth pain or the risk of infection any longer. Give Royal Lakes Family and Cosmetic Dentistry a call at (770) 531-3232 to schedule your next dental exam!

Frequently Asked Questions

I need a Root Canal? Why can’t I just pull my tooth?

When a patient has been diagnosed with needing a Root Canal, this means the decay it too deep within the tooth and has now reached the nerve. It is not recommended to pull the tooth because the tooth/structure is still healthy. When you pull a healthy permanent tooth the other teeth in that area will move to compensate for the open space.

Tooth Replacement Options

Whether upper arch or lower arch, the teeth above or below the missing tooth will also move up/down to utilize that new space as well. This movement creates a whole new problem and eliminates options for future dentistry. This can affect the quality of eating, creates bone loss and can be costly to the patient in the long term. Ask also about replacing missing teeth, Bridges, Dentures, Partial and Implants. Please call our office and speak to one of our staff to figure out your options.

What is better, a root canal or an extraction?

When you have tooth pain, the only thing you want is relief! It can be challenging to focus on daily work or tasks, or even sleep at night when you're dealing with dental pain. It might feel like you would want your tooth pulled out to eliminate your pain; however, there are some things you should consider when deciding how to get rid of a tooth infection.

Severe and constant dental pain typically means you have a tooth infection. If you are proactive about treating your tooth, a root canal in Flowery Branch, GA can remove the infected tissue from inside your tooth and alleviate your infection. This will also preserve your natural tooth, which is always our goal.

If a dental infection is left untreated, it will get progressively worse and even more painful. Your tooth can get to a point where root canal treatment can no longer help, and a tooth extraction is inevitable.

When you lose a tooth, it's essential to replace it to protect your dental health and your smile. Without a tooth replacement, you face more significant problems that include bone loss, which changes the appearance of your face and can lead to more tooth loss.

Surrounding teeth will also begin to move and shift into the open space, causing bite misalignment.

Root canal treatment in Flowery Branch helps save you time, stress, and money in the long term. Contact Royal Lakes Family Dental today if you are having tooth pain, or have questions about root canal treatment.

Meet Our Doctor:

Reginald Booker DDS

I am grateful to work in the field of dentistry, and I absolutely love helping people achieve optimal oral health. I gain great satisfaction from treating patients and being a positive factor in their lives. My desire to help people obtain the smiles and health they want drives me to become a better healthcare provider, and I make certain to give them the care they deserve.

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Tooth decay is a prevalent oral health issue due to poor dental hygiene, infection, or injury.

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A root infection can be excruciating, but sometimes, if the nerve is dead, there may not be any pain. In either case, a root infection is a dental emergency because opportunistic infections can spread to other teeth or other locations in the body.

If you have signs of a root infection, you need a diagnosis and treatment sooner rather than later.

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A toothache that may be worse with hot or cold foods and drinks or when biting down
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