Marysville Family Dentistry
Dr. Michael Halasa
Root Canal Treatment
Comfortable, Stress-Free Root Canal Treatment

Let us help eliminate your tooth infection with a pain-free root canal experience.

Root Canal Treatment | Dentist

Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment has been misrepresented and left with a bad reputation over the years. The reason is that a root canal is often associated with pain. However, the truth is that a tooth infection actually causes the pain you’re experiencing, while root canal treatment actually relieves that pain and eliminates the infection, preserving your natural tooth structure.

Why Do I Need a Root Canal?

A tooth infection starts when decay moves into the nerve and pulp chamber of your tooth. It causes severe and constant pain and makes chewing and eating food difficult. A tooth infection that’s not treated promptly can spread to surrounding teeth and even other areas of your body, so it’s essential not to delay seeking treatment.

 

The Signs and Symptoms of a Tooth Infection

Some of the tell-tale signs that your tooth might be infected are:
Chronic Pain
Infections cause severe and constant toothaches. These are the kind that keep you awake at night and prevent you from completing your normal daily activities.
Temperature Sensitivity
Your tooth may be susceptible to hot or cold foods or beverages, causing you sensitivity or pain that doesn’t go away on its own or with ibuprofen.
White Blister
You may notice a white pimple-like blister on the gums surrounding the infected tooth.
Facial Swelling
You might find that your cheeks or soft tissues near the infected tooth are swollen and painful.
Painful Chewing
Biting or chewing with an infected tooth becomes painful and difficult.
Tooth Discoloration
Your infected tooth may appear to be discolored or darkened.
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What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?

Dr. Halasa will begin by numbing the affected tooth with a potent dental anesthetic that immediately alleviates your pain and ensures you remain comfortable throughout the procedure.

Next, he will remove the infected tissues from inside your tooth, ensure the inner canals are clean and infection-free, and finally strengthen your tooth with a dental crown after healing is completed.

Modern root canal treatment in Marysville is efficient, comfortable, and stress-free. We also offer dental sedation with nitrous oxide to help anxious patients feel more at ease.

Frequently Asked Questions

One of the most common misconceptions about dentistry is that root canal treatment is painful. The truth is quite the opposite! At Marysville Family Dentistry, we use modern techniques and effective anesthesia to ensure your root canal procedure is as comfortable as possible. Most patients are surprised to find that the treatment itself causes little to no discomfort. The root canal relieves the pain you've been experiencing from the infected tooth.

What Happens During Root Canal Treatment in Marysville?

Root canals have an unfair reputation, largely because people associate them with the toothache pain that brings them to our office. The procedure actually eliminates that pain by removing the infected nerve tissue that causes your discomfort. With today's advanced technology and numbing methods, getting a root canal is comparable to having a routine filling placed.

What to expect during your root canal:

  • Local anesthesia ensures the treatment area is completely numb before we begin; you shouldn't feel pain during the procedure.
  • Modern techniques and tools make root canals faster and more efficient than ever before.
  • Sedation options are available if you feel anxious about the treatment.
  • Mild tenderness or sensitivity after the procedure is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers.
  • Most patients return to normal activities the next day, feeling relief from their original toothache.

Contact Our Team 

Our Marysville team prioritizes your comfort throughout the entire process. If you're experiencing tooth pain, don't delay treatment out of fear. A root canal may save your natural tooth and get you out of pain quickly!

Call us at (937) 644-1115 for prompt emergency dental care. 

Recovering from a Root Canal

It’s normal to feel some slight discomfort for the first few days after root canal treatment, but it shouldn’t be as severe as the pain associated with the infection. Dr. Halasa may also prescribe an antibiotic to help combat the infection.

Once your tooth has fully healed, we’ll rebuild the structure with a dental crown. This ensures you have all the chewing function you enjoyed before your infection, so you can enjoy all the foods you love.

Contact Marysville Family Dentistry

If you or a loved one is experiencing tooth pain or other symptoms of a tooth infection, don’t wait to contact our Marysville dental office at (937) 644-1115 for prompt treatment.

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Extraction was quick, and painless. Highly recommend!

Can’t say enough good things about this office. Staff and Doctor are so friendly and just make the whole experience so comfortable. I was super nervous about having an extraction done today and Mataya was the best! She talked with me through the whole process, so personable and so sweet. Extraction was quick, and painless. Highly recommend!
-Shelby
 

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