Heightened sensitivity and tooth pain are often signs that your natural tooth enamel is not providing adequate protection. If left untreated, this sensitivity can progress to more severe toothaches, signaling an underlying issue. Beneath the external white enamel on your teeth lies the pulp chamber, which contains sensitive nerves, blood vessels, and tissues. If bacteria infiltrate this area due to deep decay, a fracture, or unsuccessful dental procedures, inflammation and severe pain can occur. This is when a provider at Endodontics Associates of Georgia may recommend the root canal procedure.
A root canal, also known as endodontic therapy, is recommended for individuals displaying signs of a tooth infection. It eliminates the infected tissues, thus rescuing your tooth from being permanently removed. You can rely on our highly skilled endodontists for superior root canal treatments.
What are the common signs of a tooth infection may necessitate a root canal?
Since teeth are living things with delicate tissues, infections can cause various symptoms. This can include:
- Intense tooth pain when biting or chewing
- Sensitivity to hot and cold foods
- Facial and gum inflammation
- Obvious dark patches on your tooth
- Pus around the affected tooth
- Pimple-like swelling on your gums
If you suspect a tooth infection, prompt action is crucial. While a root canal can rescue your infected tooth, it is only effective within a certain timeframe after symptoms begin. Waiting too long can lead to broader infections, damaging your tooth and neighboring tissues. After this point, tooth extraction might be the only option.
What does the root canal process involve?
You can trust our skilled team to handle all root canal procedures, including complex cases. We use cutting-edge technology and advanced techniques for optimal results and a comfortable experience.
We conduct dental X-rays to assess the damage before beginning your root canal treatment. This information guides us in selecting the most effective treatment method for your tooth.
What are the necessary steps involved in root canal therapy?
- Anesthesia. Our team will thoroughly numb your tooth for a pain-free procedure.
- Isolation. We safeguard your tooth from saliva contamination with a rubber dam.
- Infection removal. Our endodontists create an access hole in your tooth to remove the afflicted tissues from the pulp chamber and root canals. We’ll then use the GentleWave procedure, which employs sound waves and fluids, for a thorough cleansing. This innovative method can reach even the smallest crevices where manual tools cannot.
- Filling. After removing the infected pulp, we fill your tooth’s cavity with a latex-like gutta-percha material to prevent future infections. Then, we seal your tooth with a temporary filling.
- Crowning. We recommend strengthening your tooth with a dental crown if it is extremely weakened. Root canal-treated teeth will often last a lifetime with proper care, look, and work like other teeth.
Who can I call for root canal therapy?
Call Endodontics Associates of Georgia at (770) 952-0195 to request an appointment with Dr. Damaries Candelario-Soto, Dr. Yanina Figueroa, Dr. Joseph Yoo, Dr. Shaletha Bolden, and Yasir Al-Drugh, today!
Meet the Doctors of Endodontics Associates Group
At Endodontics Associates Group, our board-certified endodontists bring exceptional skill, compassion, and advanced technology to every root canal procedure. With multiple convenient locations, our team is dedicated to saving natural teeth and relieving dental pain using the most biologically respectful techniques available, including GentleWave® therapy, CBCT imaging, and laser-assisted disinfection.
Each of our doctors is a specialist in diagnosing and treating complex dental pain, calcified canals, retreatments, and apical surgeries. We collaborate closely with general dentists and specialists to ensure seamless care and predictable results. Whether you're a patient in need of urgent relief or a referring dentist seeking expert support, our doctors are here to help.
Our mission is simple: preserve teeth, protect health, and provide peace of mind—one root canal at a time.