El Paso Root Canal Specialist

What is a Root Canal? 

When the pulp inside the tooth has an infection or is damaged in some other way, such as broken down by a cavity or fractured, Dr. Day must eliminate the infection and restore the tooth.

By removing the nerve of the tooth, she is able to prevent further damage and save the tooth instead of removing the tooth completely.

What are the signs I may need a root canal?

When a tooth needs a root canal it usually causes:

• occasional or often persistent tooth pain
• hot or cold sensitivity
• swelling of the gums
• darkening of the tooth
• infection/pus formation

How is it done? 

The root canal procedure is a micro-surgery which is relatively straight-forward and usually pain free.  Dr. Day always takes X-rays before the procedure and then will numb the affected area.  She will then drill a hole into the tooth and remove the damaged nerve using special instruments.

She then seals the tooth and places a temporary filling to prepare it for the next step (crown placement).  A crown is necessary to protect it from fracturing and to fully restore the tooth to its original condition.

Can I postpone my root canal?

Dr. Day never recommends delaying a root canal and often encourages you to start treatment the same day as your diagnosis.

Since the infection inside the tooth can rapidly spread, prolonging treatment can cause further health problems, such as: dental abscesses & infections, tooth loss and even problems to adjacent teeth.