Fort Myers, Florida
Root Canal Therapy
Relieving infection while preserving your natural tooth.
Overview
Understanding root canal therapy
Root canal therapy treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth. The inner tissue is removed, the canal system is cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is restored.
The goal is comfort and preservation: keeping your natural tooth is generally preferable to removing it.
Benefits
- Addresses the source of dental pain
- Preserves natural tooth structure and spacing
- Prevents infection from progressing
- Restores normal chewing once the final crown is placed
Who is a candidate?
- Patients with lingering sensitivity to heat or cold
- Teeth with deep decay, cracks, or trauma
- Patients with swelling or a dental abscess
The procedure, step by step
- 1DiagnosisTesting and radiographs identify the affected tooth and extent of infection.
- 2AnesthesiaThe area is fully numbed before treatment begins.
- 3Cleaning and shapingInflamed tissue is removed and the canal system is disinfected.
- 4SealingCanals are filled and sealed to prevent reinfection.
- 5Final restorationA crown or other restoration protects the tooth long term.
Recovery and aftercare
- Tenderness for a few days as inflammation settles
- Over-the-counter pain relief is often sufficient
- Avoid chewing on the tooth until the final restoration is placed
- Every patient heals differently. Dr. Zadov reviews personalized root canal instructions with you before you leave the office, and our Fort Myers team is a phone call away if questions come up.
FAQ
Root Canal Therapy questions
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