Root Canal Therapy in Mesa, AZ

Choosing the right provider for a root canal can make a huge difference in your experience and in your long-term oral health. At Dental Brothers, we are committed to making your dental treatments as comfortable as possible while delivering long-lasting results. When you choose us as your Mesa dentist, you can rely on:

• A team of experienced dentists with years of success in root canal therapy.
• Advanced and modern technology is used to provide precise diagnoses and efficient treatments.
• Patient-focused care, which includes sedation dentistry options for patients with fears relating to the dentist.
• A compassionate team that understands dental anxiety and works to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
• Comprehensive dentistry services, ensuring we care for both the tooth and your overall health.

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure that treats an infection or damage inside a tooth’s pulp, or the soft tissue that is made up of nerves and blood vessels within the tooth. When bacteria reach this inner layer, due to issues like decay, cracks, or trauma, the tooth can become extremely painful and compromised. A root canal helps to remove the infected tissue, disinfect the area to avoid any further issues, and seal the tooth to protect the integrity, allowing you to keep the natural tooth rather than extracting the whole tooth.

There are multiple types of root canal treatments, depending on which tooth is affected and the complexity of the case. At Dental Brothers, we offer root canal treatments that are tailored to your unique needs.

Molars are the large teeth located in the back of your mouth, and they can have multiple roots and complex canals. Treating these teeth requires skill and precision, and at Dental Brothers we have the expertise to manage these intricate cases while minimizing discomfort.

Front teeth typically only have one root, making the treatment less complex than the molars. Root canal therapy on these teeth not only saves the tooth but also helps to preserve your natural smile.

If you’ve been experiencing ongoing dental pain, a root canal might be part of the solution. Some common warning signs that you might need a root canal include:

• Severe toothache that includes a sharp or throbbing pain, especially when chewing or applying pressure.
• Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the source is removed.
• Swollen, tender, or inflamed gums near a specific tooth might point to an underlying infection.
• Tooth discoloration or a darkening tooth over time could indicate pulp damage or an internal infection.
• Recurring pimples on gums may indicate an abscess, which is a sign of a more advanced infection.

Root canal therapy can offer a number of benefits for patients, including:

• Pain Relief: A root canal helps eliminate the infection, which is generally the underlying cause of pain and discomfort.
• Saves Natural Teeth: A root canal is one dental solution that helps save your natural teeth, as opposed to extracting the tooth and inserting a dental implant.
• Improved Oral Health: A root canal can help prevent an infection from spreading to surrounding teeth or gums, improving the overall health of your mouth.
• Restored Function: A root canal can help you chew and speak normally without pain or the risk of further damage to the teeth.
• Long-Term Results: With a proper restoration, a tooth treated with a root canal can last for decades.

A root canal begins with the standard drilling process inside of the tooth to remove the bulk of the decayed interior. A smaller, rounded drilled is then employed to remove the rest of the decay and expose the actual tooth canals. Next, files of varying sizes are used to extract any nerve tissue remaining in the canal.

Once the removal and cleaning portion of the procedure is completed, the dentist will start to fill the canal with resin-covered “cones.” They are placed in every canal to ensure a tight fit. Any excess portions of the cones are then removed with a heated instrument. This tool is also used to further compact the cones into the canal. In severely damaged teeth, a metal post may also be placed to strengthen the tooth.

To fill the rest of the space in the tooth, a special UV-sensitive resin is used. Highly malleable at first, it is pushed into the space and then hardened with a bright light. Finally, the exterior of the old tooth is removed and a synthetic cap or crown is molded and inserted. Over time, the gums will heal naturally and the tooth will be saved.

Recovery after a root canal is generally straightforward. Patients may experience mild soreness or sensitivity for a few days, which can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. Dentists will usually place a temporary filling until the tooth is restored with a dental crown or a permanent filling, and it’s important to avoid chewing hard foods on the treated tooth until the permanent filling is placed. With good oral hygiene, most patients feel back to normal within a day or two post-root canal.

While root canal therapy is often the best way to save a severely damaged tooth, there are some alternatives, including:

Direct pulp capping may be used when decay has nearly reached the pulp but has not yet caused a full infection. A special material will be placed directly over the exposed pulp to protect it and promote healing.

A pulpotomy involved removing only a part of the pulp tissue rather than the entire pulp. This is common in children, since it allows the tooth to remain functional until it is naturally replaced with an adult, permanent tooth.

If a tooth is too damaged to repair, tooth extraction may be the only option. While it is effective at removing the infection, an extraction will leave a gap that typically requires a dental implant to restore function and appearance.

If you are dealing with tooth pain, you should not ignore it. At Dental Brothers, we offer gentle and precise root canal therapy, designed to help relieve your pain and improve your oral health. Contact the team today to schedule an appointment.

If you are in pain, please contact us at the Dental Brothers for an appointment. We will work with you to determine if a root canal or other dental procedure is right for you.