Worried about tooth pain? Consider a Root Canal Treatment in Ozark, Missouri.
You don’t have to live with tooth pain
A root canal treatment aims to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of pulling it. At Riverpointe Dental in Ozark, Missouri, we use the latest, relatively pain-free methods to restore the tooth’s root and remove that pesky nerve. We then cover it with a high-end, natural-looking dental crown. This could be the high-quality, reliable, long-lasting solution you’ve been looking for.
Is a root canal the right solution to your dental troubles?
If you have a tooth that is seriously damaged or suffering from decay deep below the surface, a filling may not solve the problem. Contact us to get a customized treatment plan. If you are experiencing severe pain or an abscess, you may need one of these treatments:
- Extraction: Pulling the entire tooth and leaving a gap.
- Implant: The most expensive and effective solution involves completely replacing the tooth and root with an artificial tooth attached to the jaw bone.
- Bridge: An artificial tooth that is not connected to the jaw bone but is held in place by connecting it to the surrounding teeth that are covered with crowns.
- Dentures: either full or partial.
- Root canal: Repairing the damage and covering the root with a crown. It’s more effective than a bridge or extraction, but less expensive than a dental implant.
A root canal repairs the damage and covers the root with a crown. It’s more effective than a bridge or extraction, but less expensive than a dental implant.
What is a root canal treatment like?
A modern root canal is a nearly painless procedure that is usually completed in two visits. Here are the basic steps involved in a root canal:
- Schedule an exam with our dentist. He takes X-rays to determine the “root” cause of your problem.
- He designs a treatment plan, which may include a root canal. You have a chance to review your options and consult with your insurance provider.
- If you decide to proceed, the team scans your mouth using an intraoral 3D scanner. This information is used to design your new crown.
- You’ll receive plenty of anesthetic to help avoid pain.
- The decay is removed and the damage is repaired. This is similar to preparing for a filling, just more extensive. You may also be prescribed antibiotics to help eliminate infection caused by the decay.
- The root is cleaned and sealed.
- A temporary crown is placed on top of the root. Later that day, you’ll be able to eat normally.
- You come back for the second appointment, and we’ll place your new crown.
- You’re done! Just continue with your dental checkups.
