We’re happy to answer any other questions you may have about our root canal treatment. Give Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, CO, a call today for more information!
Movies and pop culture may paint root canals as painful or problematic—but Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry aims to rewrite that stereotype. Our office is up to date with premium dental technology and the latest gentle dentistry techniques, so we can perform root canal treatments that are more comfortable for our patients.
We follow our office motto to “treat people, not teeth” with every visit, and we want you to feel comfortable every time you come to our office.
Call 303-774-8300 today to schedule.
A root canal infection usually presents itself with pain or sensitivity in the affected tooth. Here are some telltale signs of a tooth infection:
If you are dealing with these or any other symptoms, call Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. We also offer emergency dental care for timely care right when you need it.
The phrase “root canal” actually refers to a part of your tooth, and the procedure itself is more accurately referred to as a “root canal treatment” or sometimes “root canal therapy.” The root canal itself refers to the interior of your tooth’s root where a bundle of blood vessels and nerves (called the pulp) are.
When a tooth is infected, it can lead to an abscess where the infection moves to the root canal area. Then a root canal treatment is needed to clean out the infection in the root canal and return the patient to full oral health.
Tooth infection or decay requires complete removal of the pulp. A root canal procedure involves:
This procedure minimizes dental pain and ultimately helps seal off your teeth from any further damage.
A root canal treatment doesn’t need to be a daunting process. Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is here to walk you through every step of the way. Here are some common concerns patients bring up during the process.
Here are some things our office might suggest to help with your root canal treatment:
With modern techniques and anesthesia, root canal treatments are usually no more painful than having a filling done. Instead, after the procedure most people experience relief from the severe pain of the infection or toothache that caused the need for the root canal in the first place.
The procedure might take one or two appointments to complete, depending on the condition of your tooth and the complexity of the procedure. Each appointment can last from 1–2 hours.
Dr. Butler will either use a filling or place a temporary crown near your teeth to help your mouth heal. We will then schedule a follow-up appointment and give your gums time to adjust to the root canal.
A dental prosthetic is frequently placed after a root canal is healed. This essential step helps your teeth function normally and minimizes any pain while digesting food. Our office offers dental crowns, implants, dentures, and bridges to better secure your smile.
We’re happy to answer any other questions you may have about our root canal treatment. Give Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, CO, a call today for more information!
Dr. McKay Butler and his team at Twin Peaks Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, CO provide excellence in dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, Invisalign®, and general dentistry. They even offer sedation dentistry for patients that need it. They serve patients from all over the Northern Colorado area, including from the communities of Gunbarrel, Niwot, Berthoud, Firestone, Boulder, Lyons, Hygiene, Erie, Colorado, and zip codes 80503 and 80501.
Call (720) 928-3839 today to schedule.
