7449 East Osborn Road #4 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Endodontic Care for Pain Relief
Receiving endodontic treatment at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale is a simple procedure that will relieve dental pain and save your teeth. During root canal treatment, Dr. Brittain will carefully remove the pulp inside of a tooth, clean, disinfect, and shape the root canal, and then place a filling to seal the space. It’s a simple procedure that will relieve tooth pain caused by infection. Here at Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale, we look forward to serving endodontic patients.
What Are the Symptoms of an Infected Tooth
When the root of a tooth becomes badly infected, it causes extreme pain. You’ll notice the pain when you bite down or chew. You may also have a painful sensation when you drink hot or cold liquids, which can linger for a time. Some patients in need of endodontic treatment have small pimple-like bumps on their gums when they come in for their consultation. These are all common signs of a tooth with an infected root.
What Endodontic Procedures Does Dr. Brittain Provide
Endodontists focus exclusively on treatments of dental pulp. Dr. Brittain has been proficient in addressing many root canal treatments and endodontic treatments related to pulp. Some of these include:
How Can Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale Help
If you are near Scottsdale, Arizona and would like a consultation to find out if endodontic treatment will help, please give us a call at 480-719-6994 or send us a quick email. We love serving our community and would be honored to serve you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is endodontic treatment?
Endodontic treatment, commonly known as a root canal, is a procedure used to remove infected or damaged pulp inside a tooth and restore its health and function.When is endodontic treatment needed?
It is needed when the inner pulp becomes inflamed or infected due to deep decay, cracks, trauma, or repeated dental procedures.Is endodontic treatment painful?
Modern techniques and local anesthesia make the procedure comfortable, with most patients experiencing little to no pain during treatment.How long does endodontic treatment take?
Most root canal treatments can be completed in one or two visits, depending on the complexity of the case.How successful is endodontic treatment?
Endodontic treatment has a high success rate and can save the natural tooth for many years with proper care and restoration.