Root Canal

Do you have a painful tooth? You may have an advanced infection that requires immediate treatment. Root canals are a commonly performed restorative treatment that stops the spread of infection inside the tooth’s pulp.

Learn more about how our dentist relieves patients' pain and restores their oral health with root canals in Cedar City, UT.

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Do You Need a Root Canal? Here Are Signs You Might

Candidates for root canals at our dental office in Cedar City, UT, often experience:

Pain radiating from a tooth
Extreme tooth sensitivity to hot and cold
Recent trauma to a tooth
Tender, swollen gums
Abscesses on your gums
Chronic bad breath (caused by bacteria)

If you have experienced the sudden onset of pain in a tooth or noticed other symptoms, you may have an advanced infection that requires immediate root canal treatment. You don't need to visit an endodontist for this procedure; our team has everything you need.

Benefits of Getting a Root Canal at Our Cedar City, UT, Practice

Most dental patients are in considerable pain by the time an infection reaches the sensitive bundle of nerves and blood vessels that form the pulp within teeth. Root canal therapy can relieve this discomfort while restoring your oral health. Patients who undergo this safe and effective surgery at our office can benefit from:

A Healthier Smile

Root canal infections constitute a dental emergency. After bacteria reach the sensitive pulp area of a tooth, the infection can spread quickly. Left untreated, it can lead to an abscess that compromises the health of the supporting soft tissue and jawbone.

Comfortable Treatment

Many people wince at the idea of a root canal from a dentist or endodontist, but the treatment is often as painless as cavity removal. During your dental procedure, your dentist will use local anesthesia and sedation to ensure that you are comfortable throughout your treatment.

Preservation of Natural Tooth Structure

A successful root canal can prevent the need to extract any teeth. Dr. Tavoian will take steps to preserve as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. Preserving your natural teeth is always preferable to extracting and restoring a damaged tooth.

A Closer Look at Root Canals With Our Cedar City, UT, Dentist

Assessment of the Infection

When you arrive at our dental office, X-rays or other forms of imaging may be taken to assess the severity of your infection.

Anesthesia and Sedation

Before root canal treatment begins, your tooth will be numbed using a local anesthetic. Our office also offers three forms of sedation — nitrous oxide, oral conscious, and IV sedation — so you can remain relaxed during treatment.

Removing Infected Tissue

Once you are comfortable, your dentist will create a small hole at the top of your tooth to access the infected area inside. All infected tissue will be removed and the space will be carefully cleaned.

Restoring the Tooth

The final step involves filling the large cavity with a special rubber-like substance called gutta percha and capping your tooth with a dental crown, inlay, or onlay to provide structural support to your tooth. We recommend taking the rest of the day off work or any other obligations to recover.

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