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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Root canal treatment is a dental treatment that helps preserve natural dentition, instead of extraction. It removed the inflammation and bacteria and necrotic tissues from the root canal system, to eliminate pain and discomfort, helping patient to chew and function with the tooth.
The procedure is painless and the advancements in technology, increases the success rates of root canal treatments substantially.
Following your dental treatment, it is normal to experience some soreness in the treated tooth. Research indicates that teeth with pre-existing pain may remain sensitive for several days post-treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen) are usually effective in managing this discomfort. In some cases, additional medication may be required.
A temporary filling has been placed on the tooth to protect it until a permanent restoration is completed. To ensure its stability, please avoid chewing or biting on the treated area for a few days. It is important that the temporary filling remains intact until your general dentist places a permanent crown.
Approximately 8% of patients may experience post-treatment flare-ups, characterized by swelling and increased discomfort. These symptoms can typically be managed with prescribed medications and follow-up care. If you experience a flare-up, please contact our office promptly.
A detailed report of your treatment will be forwarded to your general dentist. We recommend that you contact their office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for permanent crown placement.
In some cases follow up appointment is required at our practice. It will be determined after treatment session.
If there is a lesion present, radiographic examination in 1 year will show healing. If there is a pimple on the gum, it will resolve after 2-3 weeks from root canal treatment which is an indication of healing.
If there is pain or discomfort or persistent sinus tract (pimple on the gum), or radiographic lesion has not changed in size, tooth with root canal needs to be evaluate for either retreatment, apico surgery or extraction.
Yes, getting a crown after root canal is necessary to help the longevity of the tooth.
Microscope, CBCT, GentleWave
No, not at all. Today’s technology with the xray machines and CBCT allows us to take necessary radiographs and scans with very limited xray radiation.
What to expect:
First visit: Consultation and treatment planning: Fist visit consists of filling dental forma and health history form by patient. Radiographs and CBCT will be taken. Endo testing will be performed. It will be determined if the tooth needs a root canal or not, treatment plan will be presented to patient.
If time and insurance allow, root canal treatment will be performed.
After visit, a report of consult visit and/or root canal treatment will be emailed to your referring dentist for restoration. Please contact your referring general dentist for crown fabrication after treatment.
Severe lingering sensitivity to cold and hot, swelling on face or gum, Pain on biting, waking up with toothache, Trauma or injury,…
According to studies, 8% of patients can experience severe pain and/or swelling after root canal treatment. In case of flare up please call us immediately for further assistance. There might be a need for prescriptions or an emergency visit in our practice.
We are here to help. Our team is knowledgeable about different insurances. We provide you with all that you need to know about you insurance coverage.
It depends on your insurance. You might have an out of pocket co-payment depending on your insurance coverage. Our team can assist you with all the financial information.
It is a state of the art irrigation system to remove bacteria and tissues from the root canal system. Studies showed that the post-op pain and discomfort is less with GW.
Once the tooth is diagnosed for a root canal, during the access preparation of the tooth, the crack can be evaluated and the extend of it could be checked with microscope magnification. There are times that crack is extended in the root, that compromises the tooth to a point that tooth might need an extraction.
We strive to save the natural teeth and we recommend saving your tooth with a root canal and crown. However, when the tooth is very compromised and long-term prognosis is not ideal, we recommend implant with better prognosis.
Yes, GW is safe. It is FDA approved and has been used on patients for a couple of years.
CBCT is recommended by American Association of Endodontics for many reasons. The most important reason, is to be able to diagnose the tooth of concern with more precision and evaluate the number of canals in the tooth and even cracks. CBCT gives us a 3D view while the regular digital xray is 2D. CBCT is more accurate.