Root canals still have a notorious reputation in dentistry. Everybody knows somebody that had a bad experience with root canals, or somebody had a bad experience themselves. I have been doing root canals for 25 years, and I find that if the tooth is not infected, and we’re able to get the patient properly numb, we can create an absolutely comfortable, reasonably quick procedure.
There are cases when we have to send out root canals to our specialist to be handled. Although we have a fantastic team of specialists that we work with, we do most of them in our office. Majority of our root canals take one visit to complete these days. Typically, in the past, when I was a new dentist, they took two or three visits to do a root canal. They’re safe, they are effective. They’re a great way to invest in keeping your own tooth.
The best tooth that you have is the one that’s already in your mouth.
Save Your Smile With Root Canals in Oakmont, PA
Forget everything you thought you knew about root canals in Oakmont, PA. When you schedule this procedure at Oakmont Advanced Dentistry, you’ll find that it doesn’t live up to its bad reputation! Our dentists have the training, experience, and dedication to handle your procedure as quickly and comfortably as possible. We can provide:
- Same-day emergency treatment in just one visit in most cases
- Laughing gas to help you stay completely calm and relaxed
- Early-morning and evening hours to work around your schedule
- CEREC crowns to cap your repaired tooth in just one appointment
Call us today to schedule your root canal appointment: 412-206-6825. We are at the corner of Allegheny River Boulevard and College Avenue in Oakmont – just a few blocks from the riverfront.
End Your Toothache With Root Canal Therapy
Like many people, you probably have a bad image of root canal procedures. However, they are actually a comfortable and beneficial treatment, especially in the skilled hands of our dentists. A root canal procedure is performed to stop your pain – not cause it. Most of our patients feel nothing more than if they were getting a tooth filled!
If tooth decay is left untreated, it may reach the soft inner portion of the tooth, called the pulp. When the pulp becomes infected, the resulting pain can be intense. To get you out of pain and attempt to save the tooth, we will likely recommend root canal treatment.
One of our dentists will:
- Create a small opening in the top of your tooth
- Remove the diseased pulp and apply a disinfecting medication to get rid of bacteria
- Clean and shape the tooth’s root canals and fill them with a special rubber-like material to prevent further problems
- Put a temporary filling in place to seal the tooth
If you want to fully restore your diseased tooth, we can craft a porcelain crown right in our office the same day, using the advanced technology of our CEREC system. The new crown will fit over your tooth to strengthen and protect it. It also restores your biting and chewing power.
Call us today at 412-206-6825. Change how you experience root canals in Oakmont, PA.
A root canal procedure removes infected material from inside your tooth. Left untreated, you will lose your tooth to the infection. Not only that, but it’s possible for infection to spread to other areas of your mouth and even elsewhere in your body. Your only two options for removing the infection are a root canal or an extraction.
While they have that reputation, most patients find a root canal no more uncomfortable than receiving a filling. The procedure eliminates pain; it doesn’t cause it! We’ll numb your mouth with local anesthesia so you don’t feel pain. You may find it easier to relax if you also receive one of our dental sedation options.
Treatment costs can vary greatly for a root canal, so you will need to come in for an initial exam and imaging before we can give you a cost for your particular procedure. For your convenience, we do offer several flexible payment options, including financing through a third party and in-house financing.