{"id":415,"date":"2018-02-01T15:02:41","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T15:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2018-09-05T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T15:03:48","slug":"root-canal-therapy-philadelphia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinerundental.com\/blog\/root-canal-therapy-philadelphia\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn Everything About Root Canal Therapy in Philadelphia"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Man<\/a>Do you have dental pain? It started as a dull annoyance a few weeks ago and has developed into a sharp uncomfortable notion that you can\u2019t ignore.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, you might need root canal therapy in Philadelphia. If that\u2019s the case, don\u2019t begin to worry about the procedure. In fact, root canals are practically painless nowadays and work to save patient\u2019s teeth! Learn more in this week\u2019s blog post.<\/p>\n

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What Does a Root Canal Accomplish?<\/h2>\n

When you think of a root canal, you think of dental pain.\u00a0 The truth is, with today\u2019s advanced technology, innovative sedation options, and your dentist\u2019s high level of expertise, the procedure is much less painful than you think. The actual toothache you\u2019re already dealing with is what causes your discomfort, not the procedure at all. In fact, your root canal can relieve that pain and help your smile restore its stability and health again.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s It Like to Receive a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve been made totally comfortable with your choice of sedation dentistry and received a local anesthetic in the affected area, a root canal is completed in these simple steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Your dentist will use a dental x-ray to see the inside of the affected area, then accesses the inner chamber of the affected tooth with a tiny dental drill.<\/li>\n
  2. Then, your dentist will meticulously remove all bacteria, the diseased pulp and its nerves from the infected tooth.<\/li>\n
  3. When your tooth has been cleaned out and all infected areas removed, we seal it closed to prevent any other problems from happening in the future.<\/li>\n
  4. The final step is to cap the tooth with a natural-looking dental crown. This improves both your oral health and appearance. No one will be able to tell you\u2019ve had a root canal!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What Do You Do After Your Root Canal Procedure?<\/h2>\n

    After you\u2019ve had your root canal performed in our office, you can expect the tooth to feel sore or tender the following few days. After several days of recovery, prescribed pain medication, and helpful advice from your dentist, the discomfort from the healing process will subside.<\/p>\n

    Here are some tips from your local dentist to help you manage any slight discomfort after you\u2019ve gone home from your root canal therapy appointment:<\/p>\n