Central Oakville Dental Care is a premier dental clinic in Oakville which offers both routine and emergency dental services including root canal therapy. Our professional dental team works with patients with a variety of dental needs and will work to make your procedure as comfortable as possible.  

 An infected tooth can not only be incredibly painful, but it can also threaten your overall health if the infection is given a chance to spread. Root canal therapy is a common procedure which is effective in removing the infection and stopping the pain.  

Root canal therapy (sometimes called Root Filling) is a procedure in which the pulp in the root of the tooth is removed, and the resultant space is carefully shaped, thoroughly disinfected and filled with a putty-like substance. When tooth decay or trauma is deep enough to reach the tooth pulp, a root canal is required to save the tooth. After performing root canal therapy, your dentist will either put in a crown or a filling depending on your specific needs.  

Root canal therapy is a common procedure in Oakville. Your dentist may recommend this for you if the pulp inside the tooth is infected or inflamed. This can happen for the following reasons:

Recovery from root canal therapy will vary from person to person, but generally any soreness or swelling from the procedure should subside within a few days. If you are concerned about recovery time, speak with your dentist as they can prescribe some pain medication for you and provide you with care directions following your procedure. (Such as ensuring you get plenty of rest and choosing softer foods for a couple of days).  Ensure that you maintain a regular regime of brushing and flossing.  

At Central Oakville Dental Care, we will help to make your root canal procedure as comfortable as possible. Call us today at 905-337-2888, if you have any dental concerns.