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Root Canal Treatment in Troy, MO
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Root Canals Have a Bad Reputation. We're Here to Change That.
Most people dread the phrase ‘root canal’ but the truth is, modern root canal treatment is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. In fact, a root canal relieves the intense tooth pain caused by infection, rather than causing it.
At Good Company Dental, our experienced team performs root canal therapy with precision, care, and a focus on your comfort at every step. Most patients walk out feeling significantly better than when they came in.
At Good Company Dental, our experienced team performs root canal therapy with precision, care, and a focus on your comfort at every step. Most patients walk out feeling significantly better than when they came in.
Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction — What's Better?
Whenever possible, saving your natural tooth is always the preferred option. Natural teeth are stronger, more functional, and better for your jawbone than any replacement. A root canal lets you keep your tooth for life with the right care.
If extraction is unavoidable, we’ll guide you through replacement options. But in most cases, root canal therapy is the superior long;term choice.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
- Severe, persistent toothache -especially when chewing or applying pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- Darkening or discoloration of a tooth
- Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gums
- A persistent pimple like bump on the gums
- A tooth that has been cracked, chipped, or traumatized
The Root Canal Process — Step by Step
Examination & X-rays
Your dentist will examine the tooth and take X-rays to assess the extent of the infection and the shape of the root canals.
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Local Anesthesia
The area is completely numbed so you feel no pain during the procedure. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the experience is.
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Pulp Removal
A small opening is made in the tooth so the infected area inside can be carefully cleaned and treated.
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Cleaning & Shaping
The root canals are cleaned, disinfected, and shaped to prepare for filling.
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Sealing the Tooth
After the infection is removed, the inside of the tooth is carefully filled and sealed to strengthen the tooth and help prevent future problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
With modern anesthesia and techniques, most patients experience little to no discomfort during a root canal. Any post;procedure soreness typically resolves within a few days.
Most root canals are completed in one to two appointments, depending on the complexity of the infection and the tooth's anatomy.
With proper care and a good crown restoration, a root canal;treated tooth can last a lifetime.
Leaving an infected tooth untreated can lead to spreading infection, abscess, bone loss, and eventual tooth loss. In severe cases, the infection can spread beyond the mouth.
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If you’ve been putting off a root canal out of fear, let us reassure you, it’s not what you’re expecting.
Our team will take excellent care of you every step of the way.
Our team will take excellent care of you every step of the way.
- Three Locations Across the Troy, MO
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