{"id":322,"date":"2017-05-09T11:11:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T11:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cretefamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=24"},"modified":"2025-02-24T20:29:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T20:29:41","slug":"is-it-time-for-root-canal-therapy-in-crete-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.williamsburgdentalllc.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/is-it-time-for-root-canal-therapy-in-crete-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time For Root Canal Therapy In Crete?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your smile has always been your crowning glory \u2013 you\u2019ve always been able to light up a room with your memorable pearly whites. And although no one can see it, you\u2019ve had a sensitive tooth that\u2019s been problematic and not quite up-to-par with the rest of your grin. But lately, the sensitivity has grown exponentially and the pain just won\u2019t stop. You\u2019ve adjusted your diet by eliminating sweets and foods that are both hot and cold, but nothing seems to help. You don\u2019t want to sacrifice your beautiful smile, but you\u2019re at your wits end with the discomfort. What options do you have? It sounds like it might be time for root canal therapy in Crete from the team at Crete Family Dentistry<\/a>. Learn more about when this procedure and how it can give you the relief you deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Root Canal Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

As your trusted Crete dentist, Dr. Andre Rossini explains that root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is a way to repair and essentially save a tooth that is affected by severe decay or an infection, rather than extracting it entirely. Performing a root canal is a way to prevent infections from becoming more complex and turning into oral abscesses, as well as to end the pain you feel.<\/a> The process for a root canal follows the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Diagnosing The Problem<\/u> \u2013 To begin the process, Dr. Rossini will perform a thorough exam and take X-rays to properly diagnose the infection or decay that is causing your discomfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Preparing You For Treatment<\/u> \u2013 To keep you completely comfortable during your root canal therapy, we will numb the area thoroughly to make sure you\u2019re pain-free while you\u2019re in our dentist\u2019s chair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Removing The Infection <\/u>\u2013 Dr. Rossini will access the infected or inflamed pulp that is the true cause of your dental pain. He\u2019ll remove the troublesome tissue and perform a pulpectomy. Then, he\u2019ll clean the area completely to prevent the infection from reoccurring. At that point, he\u2019ll fill in the root canal of the tooth with a biocompatible substance called gutta-percha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sealing The Area<\/u> \u2013 To cover the tooth that has undergone the root canal, Dr. Rossini will place a filling or a dental crown over your tooth to prevent it from developing problems in the future. Your tooth-colored filling or porcelain dental crown will be durable, life-like, and will function just like your natural dentitions. At this point, patients generally notice immediate pain relief because the root cause of their pain has been treated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How Can I Tell If It\u2019s Time For A Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Although the only true way to tell that it\u2019s time for a root canal is to see a professional like Dr. Rossini, give us a call if you notice the following issues that indicate the need for this type of treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n