Root Canal Treatmentin Belmont, NC
What is Root Canal Treatment?
The inside of the tooth, called the dental pulp, is made of nerves and blood vessels. The dental pulp may become inflamed or infected because of decay, cracks, trauma or repeated dental work. Your root canal treatment will remove the inflamed and infected dental pulp, and ensures that you are able to maintain your natural tooth and smile!
Get Out Of Pain Today
No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency dental exams, so you don’t need to wait to get the care you need to relieve your dental pain.
X-rays
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Treatment Plan
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Relieve Tooth Pain
Instantly alleviate your toothache by clearing out any infected or decayed material.
Stop The Spread Of Infection
Left untreated, infection can spread to other parts of your mouth, and even the rest of your body.
Save Your Tooth
Restore the health of your tooth, and avoid the need for a more drastic procedure like an extraction.
The Root Canal Treatment Process
CONSULTATION & DIAGNOSIS
Before you undergo any treatment, a thorough clinical and radiographic evaluation will be completed. Belmont Endodontics has a convenient in-house CBCT machine to keep your care under one roof! Using the image and your physical exam, Dr. Taggar will determine the issue with your tooth. All treatment options will be presented to you so you can be in charge of decision making. If endodontic treatment is recommended, an individualized care plan will be discussed with you in detail. Dr. Taggar will examine your mouth and review any X-rays or other images to diagnose the cause of your toothache. If the cause turns out to be a tooth infection or inflammation, Dr. Taggar will determine the extent of the damage and decide if root canal therapy can treat the problem.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
If you end up needing root canal treatment, a local anesthetic will be used to numb up your area of concern. Various additional sedation options are available to ensure your comfort throughout the appointment. Once you’re comfortable and fully numbed, Dr. Taggar will begin the process of removing the irritated or damaged nerve tissue. The canals will be cleaned with special instruments and disinfectants.
FILLING & SEALING
Once your tooth has been completely cleaned and disinfected, the interior will be filled. Belmont Endodontics uses only a very safe and biocompatible filling material to help your body adapt and heal the area. Next, a temporary restoration will be placed on top of the area on the tooth to keep the root canal safe. You will then need to see your general dentist who will place a permanent cover. This follow up is important to ensure proper healing of the tooth!
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
