Root Canals

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection.  In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed.  Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what is not realized is that extracting (pulling) a tooth will ultimately be more costly and cause significant problems for adjacent teeth.

Root canal treatment is highly successful and usually lasts a lifetime, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.

Signs and symptoms for possible root canal therapy:

  • An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
  • Sensitivity to hot and cold.
  • Severe toothache pain.
  • Sometimes no symptoms are present.
  • Swelling and/or tenderness.

Reasons for root canal therapy:

  • Decay has reached the tooth pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth).
  • Infection or abscess have developed inside the tooth or at the root tip.
  • Injury or trauma to the tooth.

Welcome to Diamond Dental Group – Certified Dentists in Lutz Fl

Diamond Dental Group, located in Lutz / Land O Lakes, Florida, provides full service dental care for every member of your family. We pride ourselves on offering all aspects of dentistry under one roof
Prevention is paramount to your dental health! We offer comprehensive range of cosmetic and orthodontic dental services including preventative dentistry, root canal treatment, teeth fillings, teeth whitening, dental crowns and more! Diamond Dental Group is committed in offering the brightest smile you deserve!
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