Oral Surgeon-Providing You with the Dental Procedure You Need with Less Pain & Less Time

It may make you feel good to finally get to the "root" of a problem and finally know what is going on. This is true in some dental procedures where a root canal is needed to address a particular problem. This dental procedure, however, has been given the stigma of being a long, drawn-out, painful dental procedure. The good news is, with the advances in dental technology in use in many dental practices, many patients experience a significant reduction in pain and time spent at the dentist office when getting this procedure done. The following are some ways technology has improved the traditional root canal therapy procedure that is performed by an oral surgeon: • Less time-Many people cringe at the thought of getting a root canal simply because their busy schedules may not allow it. In the past, it may have taken as much as three visits at the dental offices, each consisting of long hours in the chair to complete this procedure, but now, advances in technology and dental tools in addition to the outstanding training an oral surgeon receives, result in the patient spending less time at the dentist. It does not matter if the procedure is done on your front tooth or molar, the procedure is no longer time consuming if the patient cooperates with the dentist. • Less pain-The only pain a patient may feel when they get their root canal procedure done is a small and light sensation as they receive a from the anesthesia. After the anesthesia is administered, most patients report feeling no pain at all because most needles used in this procedure today have small gauges. It is important to note that when you start your root canal treatment, your mouth needs to stay clean prior to, during and after treatment. You should also inform your oral surgeon if you have any underlying medical condition or if you are currently using any medications. During your consultation with the oral surgeon, they may explain what you may be feeling following your root canal therapy. You may experience a moderate pain and a little tenderness, which will usually subside after a few hours and in some cases, a few days. Your dentist may prescribe antibiotics or a pain reliever for those severe cases. You may also be informed to rinse with warm salt water following your procedure, but the best recommendation will be to keep your mouth as clean as possible to avoid infection and to heal properly.