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Root Canal in Gilberts – Root Canal in Hampshire – Root Canal in Huntley

At David Rice, DDS we are committed to taking care of your teeth, as we know you are.   We also know that no matter how well you take care of our teeth, there are things that can happen that are out of your control.  It’s not just neglect that causes dental problems.  When an individual has a deep crack in their tooth or severe decay or deep cavities the soft part of the tooth, also called the pulp, can be affected.  When this happens a patient will surely experience pain and swelling.  This is where endodontics comes in. 

You may not be familiar with the term Endodontics, but surely you’ve heard the terms root canals, root canal therapy, or root canal techniques.  Endodontics refers to treatment and care of the soft tissue within the tooth, also called tooth pulp, as well as the tissue that surrounds the tooth root.  Endodontics is an extremely important aspect of your overall dental care.  Keeping the inside of your teeth healthy is as important as caring for the outside of your teeth.  If you run into problems with the soft tissue inside your tooth, you may be a candidate for a root canal.

Many Gilberts, Hampshire and even Huntley residents what to know, what exactly is a root canal?  A root canal in Gilberts, Hampshire, or Huntley, Illinois (root canal therapy using Real World endodontics) is preformed right in the office.  First, our dentist will remove the affected soft tissue.  Then the inside of the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned and sealed.  That’s it!  A root canal, or root canal therapy, is fairly painless.  David Rice, DDS patients indicate the pain from the Real World endodontics root canal technique produces about as much pain as a standard filling.  Most importantly with a root canal in Gilberts (60136, 60188) a root canal in Hampshire (60140) or a root canal in Huntley (60142),  you will be able to save your tooth.  Your tooth will be as good as new. 

Why bother with a root canal in Gilberts, Hampshire or Huntley, Illinois?  Wouldn’t it be easier to pull the tooth altogether?  Well, yes and no.  Pulling you tooth is an easy solution for alleviation of pain, but only in the short term.  The absence of the tooth will expose your gums and will almost certainly lead to shifting of the surrounding teeth.  It’s always best to keep the teeth you have for as long as possible.  With a root canal in Gilberts, Hampshire, or Huntley using Real World Endodontics Root Canal Technique, your tooth may even last you a lifetime.  This is extremely important when you consider the immense impact your oral condition has on your overall health and well-being.

The only one who can truly determine if root canals are an option for you is your dentist.  He will discuss with you in length your viable options.  Be assured, root canals in Gilberts, Hampshire, and Huntley are a simple and virtually painless way of saving your tooth, and providing alleviation of pain.  If you are experiencing oral pain and swelling give us a call.  At David Rice, DDS we have quick appointments and even offer emergency dental care so you will be sure to get the care you need at the time you need it!