Our kind-hearted and patient Cloud 9 Dentistry team understands that the thought of a root canal can cause anxiety for some patients. We want to alleviate that stress for you and do what we can to restore your smile. That’s possible with root canal therapy. Here’s what you should know about this restoration, who may need it, and how to care for your smile afterward!

What Is Root Canal Therapy And Why Is It Important?

This restorative solution is a dental procedure that removes infected or damaged pulp from the inside of a tooth. The main goal of root canal therapy is to sustain the natural tooth and maintain its function, ultimately securing the integrity of your smile long-term!

Who Is A Candidate For This Restorative Procedure?

• Patients With Severe Tooth Decay: If you’re experiencing persistent pain and infection, especially while chewing or applying pressure, root canal therapy can address the underlying issues.

• Individuals With Trauma or In͏j͏ur͏y͏: If your dental trauma includes harm to the pulp of the tooth, such as chipped or cracked teeth, even if the fracture is not readily apparent, you may require this restorative treatment.
• Adul͏ts & Seniors ͏wit͏h͏ Deep ͏Cavities͏:͏ ͏Our dentist may consider you a candidate for this treatment if you have deep cavities that reach the tooth’s root as to stop further damage from ensuing and prevent the infection from enveloping.
• Patients͏ w͏ith ͏Repeated ͏D͏en͏tal Treatment: Individuals who have undergone ͏multiple͏ ͏d͏en͏ta͏l͏ ͏services on͏ the same ͏too͏t͏h m͏a͏y experience ͏dam͏ag͏e ͏or ͏ir͏ritation t͏o͏ t͏he tooth’s p͏u͏l͏p which root canal therapy targets and absolves.

Caring for Your Smile After Root Canal Therapy

• Follow Instructions: After your root canal, adhere to our caring dentist’s post-operative care instructions to promote healing and prevent complications.
• Maintain Oral Hygiene: Continue your regular oral hygiene routine by brushing and flossing, as keeping your mouth clean is crucial for preventing infection.
• Soft Diet: Stick to soft foods for the first few days after root canal therapy. Avoid hard or crunchy foods that disturb the treated tooth.
• Follow-Up Appointments: Attend any follow-up appointments with our dentist to allow them to monitor proper healing and determine if any additional care is required.

Schedule your root canal therapy in Hartland. WI, by calling us today!