Root Canal Treatments - Killam, AB
Root Canals Provide Relief and
Preservation of Infected Teeth
Get to the Root of the Matter with
Proven, Tooth-Saving Endodontics
For millions of patients every year, a root canal followed by a dental crown is the only viable solution to preserve a damaged, severely decayed, or infected tooth.
Root canal treatment in Killam, AB, is an effective and safe endodontic procedure for teeth with inflamed or infected pulp (pulpitis). At Ball Family Dental, we have advanced training in endodontics and have helped many patients resolve painful symptoms, while preventing tooth extraction and other serious consequences.
Common Signs and Symptoms You Need a Root Canal
- Severe, chronic toothache and/or facial pain
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold food or drinks
- Pain when biting or chewing
- Tooth discoloration
- Loosening of the tooth
- Swollen, tender, or darkened gums
- Pimple-like gum bumps (fistulas)
- Cracked, chipped, or broken teeth
The Steps Involved in Painless Root Canal Treatment
The Benefits of Root Canal Treatment in Killam, AB
- Relieve painful symptoms with a virtually painless procedure
- Prevent more costly and invasive treatment
- Maintain your natural smile function and aesthetics
- Eat the foods you love with renewed comfort
- Experience recovery with far less discomfort than a simple tooth extraction
- Avoid serious oral and systemic health risks with timely treatment
Root Canals Prevent Pulpitis from Damaging More Than Your Oral Health
Dental pulp at the center of teeth is made up of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue that are sensitive to any infection. Bacteria that penetrate the tooth damage the soft tissue, causing painful symptoms and worsening repercussions when left untreated.
While a tooth abscess can cause pulp death, the infection can spread to neighbouring structures, including the alveolar bone that supports and holds your tooth. Bone loss and a loosening of the affected tooth can lead to extraction, while in the late stages of tooth abscess, a potentially dangerous systemic infection can result in a dire, life-threatening situation.