At the dental practice of Corey J. Walther, DDS, we provide root canal therapy to local patients in Schaumburg.
At the dental practice of Corey J. Walther, DDS, Dr. Walther provides root canal therapy to help preserve teeth to patients in Schaumburg.
With today’s modern technology, Dr. Walther can give you a healthier smile that can last a lifetime. It is our top priority to relieve any worries that you might have related to your endodontic procedure. We will create treatment plans that are customized to you and we ensure to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
Symptoms for needing an endodontic procedure include adjacent gums, tooth discoloration or swelling, and tenderness of the tooth. In addition, common reasons for needing root canal treatment include pain, abscess, deep decay, trauma, fracture and repeated dental procedures.
A root canal is the treatment of the center of the tooth that is inflamed, infected or dead. At the dental practice of Corey J. Walther, DDS, our dentist will take an x-ray of the tooth. If he determines that you need a root canal treatment, 1 or 2 appointments will be scheduled based on the size and duration of the abscess and other factors.
Before starting root canal therapy, local anesthesia will be administered to ensure your complete comfort. A small opening is made through the top of the tooth to gain access to the pulp. The pulp, which is the soft tissue inside the root canal, is removed from the chamber and canals. The canals are then cleaned with a disinfecting solution. X-rays may be taken throughout the procedure to ensure each canal is being adequately treated. A temporary filling may be placed in the opening until it can be replaced by a permanent filling. After the root canal is completed, the tooth will need a crown to protect it from fracturing.
Root canal therapy can preserve a patient’s tooth for many years. It is a highly successful procedure with more than a 95% success rate.
If you have any additional questions, contact our Schaumburg dentist.
