How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile

Here at Advance Dental in Granger, IN, creating healthy smiles is our specialty. If your tooth develops an infection or is facing damage from decay, you should visit your dentist, Dr. Ronald F. Stangebye, DDS, immediately to discuss options for saving it. After all, a simple root canal could end up being the key to keeping your smile intact!


What Is a Root Canal?

Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from inside the dental pulp, prevent reinfection, and save your overall tooth structure. During the procedure, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected using miniature tools before being filled and sealed with a safe, putty-like material to protect the health of your smile. Root canal treatment is a comfortable and painless method that will benefit your oral health in the long run.


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Reasons for a Root Canal

A tooth's nerve can develop inflammation, irritation, and infection and may require a root canal for several reasons. These include facial injury, a chip or fracture in the tooth, a deep cavity, large filling, or repeated dental procedures. At our Granger office, your dentist may also recommend this procedure if a dental abscess forms on your gums.

You may also need a root canal when:

  • Gums are swollen and tender
  • Excruciating tooth pain is present
  • Darkening and discoloration of the tooth
  • Prolonged sensitive to hot or cold temperatures


How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile

Millions of smiles are saved with root canal treatment every year. The procedure is very similar to a routine filling. Depending on your precise situation, it may take two visits or more to complete. When you agree to undergo root canal treatment, you will be able to eat and drink without wondering if what you ingest makes your teeth sensitive. You'll also notice that your biting force is better than ever. Root canals also protect other teeth from excessive wear and strain to help you keep your permanent teeth for a lifetime.


Concerned? Give us a Call


If you experience a persistent toothache, don't wait for it to go away on its own. Visit your Granger, IN, dentist, Dr. Ronald F. Stangebye, to discuss how root canal treatment can save your smile. For more information about the root canal procedure and other services provided, visit our website. For appointment scheduling, call Advance Dental at (574) 271-9910.

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