Root Canal Treatment in Calgary
When decay or infection reaches the inner pulp of a tooth, a root canal is often the best way to save it. Our gentle approach relieves pain quickly and effectively.
How Does Root Canal Treatment Save a Tooth and Relieve Pain?
Root canal treatment has an undeserved reputation for being painful. In reality, the procedure relieves the pain caused by an infected tooth, and thanks to modern anaesthetics and techniques, most patients report that the experience is no more uncomfortable than having a filling.
The treatment involves removing infected or damaged pulp, cleaning and shaping the inside of the tooth, and sealing it to prevent re-infection. If you need a root canal in Calgary SW, a crown is usually placed afterward to protect the treated tooth and restore its full function.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
- A severe toothache, especially when you chew or put pressure on the tooth.
- Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold after the source is removed.
- Swollen, tender gums near the painful tooth.
- A pimple-like bump on the gum.
- A tooth that has darkened in colour.
- A deep cavity or a cracked tooth that has reached the nerve.
Sometimes there are no symptoms at all, which is why regular exams and X-rays matter.
What Is Included
- Saving a tooth that would otherwise require extraction.
- Relief from severe toothache and infection pain.
- Treatment performed under local anaesthetic, so the procedure is pain-free.
- Elimination of infection to prevent it from spreading.
- A crown placed afterwards to protect the treated tooth.
- Preservation of your natural tooth for full function.
Why Choose Olympic Park Smiles Dental for Root Canal Treatment
- Pain relief: root canal treatment eliminates the source of your tooth pain, the infected pulp, and provides lasting relief rather than just masking symptoms.
- Saves your natural tooth: keeping your natural tooth is almost always preferable to extraction, and a treated tooth can last a lifetime with proper care.
- Prevents further infection: left untreated, a dental infection can spread to other teeth, the jaw or beyond, and root canal treatment stops the infection at its source.
- A gentle approach, with oral sedation options for anxious patients.
- A three-doctor team: Dr. Lissandre Colbran, Dr. Brendan Kalin and Dr. Kevin Kalin.
- A 4.9 Google rating from more than 120 five-star reviews.
What to Expect at Your Visit
- 01An exam and X-rays. Your dentist checks the tooth and takes digital X-rays to see the extent of the infection.
- 02Comfort first. We numb the area thoroughly so you stay comfortable.
- 03Cleaning the tooth. We remove the infected or damaged pulp and clean and shape the inside of the tooth.
- 04Sealing. We fill and seal the tooth to prevent re-infection, and we place a temporary filling.
- 05Protecting the tooth. We usually recommend a crown to strengthen the treated tooth and restore its full function.
Recovery and Aftercare
- Your mouth may feel numb for a few hours, so wait until the numbness wears off before eating.
- Mild soreness for a few days is normal and usually responds well to over-the-counter pain relief taken as directed.
- Avoid chewing hard foods on the treated tooth until it has its permanent filling or crown.
- Brush twice a day and floss daily as usual.
- Call us if you have severe pain, swelling, a fever or a bite that feels uneven.
Related Treatments
- Dental Crowns and Bridges: a crown protects your tooth after a root canal.
- Emergency Dentist: time reserved for urgent visits when a tooth hurts.
- Tooth Fillings: repair for smaller cavities before they reach the nerve.
- Sedation Dentistry: options to help you stay calm during treatment.
- Urgent Dental Care: an overview of how we help with pain and infection.
Cost of Root Canal Treatment
The cost of a root canal depends on which tooth needs treatment and how complex the treatment is. A crown is usually an additional cost. Call us at (403) 300-2224 for a personalized quote. You can also visit our Financial Options section, or read about the Canadian Dental Care Plan on our CDCP page.
Frequently Asked Questions
A root canal is a treatment that removes infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the space, and seals it. It relieves pain and saves the tooth so you do not need to have it pulled.
The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so it should not hurt. Most patients say it feels no more uncomfortable than having a filling. The treatment relieves the pain caused by the infection.
Common signs include severe tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers, swelling near the tooth, a bump on the gum and a darkened tooth. An exam and X-rays are the only way to know for sure.
Keeping your natural tooth is almost always preferable. A root canal saves the tooth, helps you chew normally and avoids the cost and effort of replacing it. Your dentist will explain if extraction is the better choice for your situation.
Many root canals can be completed in one or two visits, depending on the tooth and the infection. Recovery is usually quick, with mild soreness for a few days, and you can return to normal activities the next day in most cases.
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