Root Canals

Root Canal Treatment in Nanaimo

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Tooth pain can be stressful, especially when you are not sure what is causing it. At Metral Dental, in North Nanaimo, Dr. John Christensen provides root canal treatment to help relieve pain, treat infection, and save natural teeth whenever possible.

A root canal may sound intimidating, but the goal is simple: remove the infected or inflamed tissue inside the tooth, clean the area, and seal it so the tooth can continue to function.

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What is a Root Canal?

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A Root canal is a dental treatment used when the inside of a tooth becomes infected or damaged. This can happen because of a deep cavity, a cracked tooth, trauma, or an old filling has started to fail.

During the treatment, the damaged tissue inside the tooth is carefully removed. The inside of the tooth is then cleaned, filled, and sealed. In many cases, a crown is recommended afterward to help protect the tooth long term.

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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

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You may need a root canal if you are experiencing:

• Ongoing tooth pain
• Pain when biting or chewing
• Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers
• Swelling or tenderness near the tooth
• A darkened or discoloured tooth
• A pimple-like bump on the gums
• A deep cavity or cracked tooth

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Not every toothache means you need a root canal, but pain that does not go away should be checked. The sooner we assess the tooth, the more options you may have.

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Does a Root Canal Hurt?

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Most people are worried that a root canal will be painful. In reality, root canal treatment is usually done to relieve pain, not cause it.

The area is numbered before treatment, and our team will check in with you throughout the appointment. You may feel tender afterward for a few days, but this is usually manageable and improves a the tooth heals.

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Why Save the Tooth?

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When possible, saving your natural tooth is often the best option. A root canal can help you avoid removing the tooth and may prevent the need for more complex replacement options later.

Keeping your natural tooth can help maintain your bite, chewing function, and the spacing of your teeth.

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Root Canal Treatment at Metral Dental

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A Metral Dental, we take a calm, practical approach. We will examine the tooth, take any needed x-rays, explain what we see, and walk you through your options.

If root canal treatment is recommended, we will make sure you understand the process before we begin. If another treatment is more appropriate, we will explain that too.

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Book an Appointment

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If you have tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity that is not going away, book an appointment with Metral Dental in North Nanaimo. We can assess the tooth and help you decide on the next best step.

We serve Nanaimo and surrounding communities. Metral Dental is accepting new patients.

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