Root Canals in Sterling
End your dental pain and save your natural teeth with a root canal in Sterling.
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Why Should I Get Root Canals?
A root canal is a common dental procedure that can save your natural tooth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges. When the pulp inside your tooth becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures, faulty crowns, or a crack or chip in the tooth, a root canal treatment becomes necessary. Dr. Uzma Ansari at Lowes Island Dentistry in Sterling, VA, has years of experience performing root canals with precision and care, ensuring you get back to your everyday life with a healthy, pain-free smile.
Benefits Of Root Canals
- Saves your natural tooth
- Prevents the spread of infection to other teeth
- Relieves toothache and dental pain
- Improves oral health and overall wellbeing
- Restores normal tooth function like chewing and biting
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A root canal treatment at Lowes Island Dentistry involves three steps. First, Dr. Ansari will remove the infected or inflamed pulp from your tooth. After this, she will clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth. Finally, the tooth is filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterward, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.
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How We Can Alleviate Your TMJ Pain:
Mouth Guards
Mouth guards are an essential protective appliance for those with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ/TMD). These specially designed guards not only protect teeth from impact injuries but also provide crucial cushioning to reduce trauma to the mouth, teeth, and jaw - areas particularly sensitive in TMJ/TMD patients.
Night Guards
For patients who experience bruxism, or teeth grinding, our team at Lowes Island Dentistry in Sterling, VA encourages you to be fitted for a night guard. Night guards, or bite guards, help to protect your teeth from crushing and grinding of teeth by providing a protective layer between your teeth.
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Before & Afters
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a root canal take?
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Typically, a root canal can take between 30 and 60 minutes.
How long does a root canal last?
Usually a root canal with last around 10-15 years, but there are other procedures that elongate the life of a root canal such as a crown.
How do you know if you need a root canal?
Our dentist might recommend a root canal if you have severe tooth sensitivity to heat and cold. You might also need a root canal if you feel pain when you bite down on food or chew it. If you have soreness or pain in the affected tooth, this might also indicate that you have damage to the pulp. If you have pain and other symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with eating and sleeping, that usually means your pulp’s been severely damaged.
What are the signs that I might need a root canal?
If you're experiencing severe toothache pain upon chewing or applying pressure, prolonged sensitivity or pain in response to hot and cold temperatures, discoloration of the tooth, swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums, or a persistent or recurring pimple on the gums, you might need a root canal. These symptoms indicate that the pulp inside your tooth, which contains nerve endings and blood vessels, is infected or inflamed. Dr. Uzma Ansari at Lowes Island Dentistry is experienced in diagnosing and treating such conditions, ensuring your comfort and oral health are restored.
How long does the recovery from a root canal take, and what should I expect?
Recovery from a root canal is usually quick, with most patients returning to their normal activities the next day. After the procedure, it's common to experience some tenderness or discomfort in the treated area for a few days, which can be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. Dr. Ansari will provide specific aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery. It's important to avoid chewing on the treated tooth until it has been fully restored with a crown or filling to prevent any damage. With proper care, a tooth treated with a root canal can last a lifetime.
Are root canals painful?
Thanks to modern dental techniques and anesthesia, root canals are no more painful than a routine dental filling. During the procedure, Dr. Ansari will ensure you are comfortable and pain-free. Some patients may experience mild discomfort or sensitivity immediately after the procedure, but this is typically manageable with over-the-counter pain relief and resolves within a few days. The aim of a root canal is actually to relieve the pain associated with tooth infections and to restore the health of your tooth.
