Contrary to what many believe, a root canal doesn’t cause pain, it alleviates pain and discomfort that is only likely to worsen if the underlying problem is left untreated. In performing a root canal, Dr. Pete removes inflamed or damaged tissue from inside a tooth and then cleans, fills and seals the remaining space.
In a healthy tooth, the pulp, or soft inner tissue is surrounded and protected by a layer of dentin. Above the gumline, a layer of enamel protects the dentin and below the gumline, it is covered by cementum. In some patients, a crack, deep cavity or decay damages these protective layers, leaving the pulp exposed to bacteria in your mouth. This situation can produce inflammation, infection and, given time, necrosis (pulp death).
When Dr. Pete performs a root canal, he removes the damaged pulp and irritants, allowing the bone surrounding the root end to repair and heal. Some patients ask if extraction is an option in this situation. While Dr. Pete could remove the tooth, in all cases he tries first to save your own teeth. Extraction, in lieu of root canal, would leave the patient a possibility that teeth could shift and interfere with normal chewing and biting. Alternatively, an implant can cost more than a root canal and is no real substitute for your own tooth.
Below read the great things Dr. Pete’s patients have to say about their experiences with root canals.
I was very happy with the service and timely manner the office was able to do for me. I travel and have very little time in the United States. I was able to get my first visit, root canal and crown all in a two week time frame.
Thank you very much.
James S.
When I came in with this pain in my lower tooth, Dr. Pete said ROOT CANAL. I’ve only hear bad stories on root canals! But once again Dr. Pete proved them all wrong. It went like a breeze. I now have no more fear of the words ROOT CANAL. Dr. Pete is the coolest and greatest!
Shirley J.
I came in to get a filling and receive the best treatment. I got a root canal that did not hurt and was almost painless. My crown is very pretty and it did not hurt one bit. The whole staff is very kind. I will tell all my friends and family to come here.
Ronda T.
My root canal procedure was a great success. Everyone I know that has had this procedure has told me their nightmare stories, so I anticipated that I was definitely going to go through the same hell that everyone kept telling me I was going to go through. But Dr. Pagano with his experience and expertise on this procedure made my experience quite calming and relieved. I would recommend him to all my traumatized friends that had such a terrible experience somewhere else. Dr. Pagano – JOB WELL DONE!!!!
Jennifer A.
