Root Canals in Marysville, OH
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
Chronic Pain
Temperature Sensitivity
White Blister
Facial Swelling
Painful Chewing
Tooth Discoloration
Our Team
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Dr. Michael Halasa
Dr. Michael Halasa brings a unique perspective to dentistry, combining his background in electrical and computer science engineering with his passion for patient care. After graduating from Ohio State University with his engineering degree, Dr. Halasa worked briefly as an engineer before realizing his true calling was to work directly with people and make a tangible difference in their lives. Inspired by his hometown dentist, who served as a role model, he returned to Ohio State to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, drawn by the natural connection between ...
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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.
Testimonial
Dr. Halasa went far beyond taking the time to answer all of my questions with grace and kindness
Prior to Marysville Family, Dr. Halasa serviced me a couple years ago for a Root Canal. I was incredibly nervous, and I had about 500 questions that I needed resolved prior to the procedure. Dr. Halasa went far beyond taking the time to answer all of my questions with grace and kindness. He respected my stance on certain procedures, and made me feel seen, heard, and valued. When it was time for the procedure, I was quite nervous, but for the entire duration, he was gentle, calm, knowledgeable, and he verbalized every step to me as he worked which made me feel so comfortable.
To this day, nearly 2 years later, I have not had one single issue with the work he performed. Upon learning that he opened his practice, my family, with no reservation, made the commitment to locate, book services, and begin our routine care at the new beautiful location. I recently watched him service my eldest son, and both he and Meredith treated him with the same level of respect and kindness. This further validated that, despite the extended drive time (totally worth it) my family made the right decision in following his practice.
The new office is easy to locate and it is in pristine condition. It feels like a home: beautiful decor, good energy, amazing hospitality, and overall just a peaceful office. My family feels blessed to have such amazing care from him and all of his wonderful staff.