{"id":54,"date":"2016-01-29T10:32:25","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T10:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.countrysidedentist.com\/?p=54"},"modified":"2016-01-29T10:32:25","modified_gmt":"2016-01-29T10:32:25","slug":"root-canal-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/29\/root-canal-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"All about root canals, treatment and recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-55\" src=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000006939980_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"root canal treatment\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000006939980_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000006939980_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/iStock_000006939980_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>So you\u2019ve got a root canal coming up at Countryside Dental? Well, we have some good news for you &#8212; it\u2019s probably not as bad as you think. Root canals get a pretty bad rap in dentistry, but anyone who\u2019s ever had the treatment will tell you it\u2019s nothing compared to the initial pain of an infected tooth. Knowing what to expect can also help to manage your expectations, so keep reading for more from the root canal experts: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/about-our-office.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Natalya Nagornaya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the whole team at Countryside Dental!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Root canal treatment and recovery in Buffalo Grove<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When severe tooth pain, tooth darkening or swelling near the tooth signal a root canal treatment is necessary, you can feel confident knowing you\u2019re under Dr. Natalya\u2019s experienced care. To perform root canal therapy, she removes the infected tooth pulp and the nerve &#8212; parts of the tooth which actually aren\u2019t necessary for the normal function of the tooth. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what happens during a root canal procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How root canal therapy works<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Natalya will complete your root canal in a series of about five steps. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, she\u2019ll use x-rays to understand the extent of the damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Then we\u2019ll administer a local anaesthetic to make sure your experience is as comfortable as can be<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Natalya will open the tooth to fully remove the infected pulp and nerve<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The opening is filled with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A custom crown is placed over the treated tooth to complete the procedure and restore the strength of the tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After your root canal therapy is complete, you\u2019ll feel so good knowing all your teeth are healthy and pain-free once again!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recovering from your root canal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll probably feel pain and tenderness following your root canal &#8212; that\u2019s perfectly normal following any oral procedure. This mild discomfort is easily treated with an over-the-counter pain medication. You can speed recovery and reduce pain by keeping the following in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wait until numbness subsides to eat or drink anything<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Brush and floss your teeth as you normally would, remembering that good oral hygiene is as important as ever after root canal therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact your dentist if pain, redness or swelling doesn\u2019t subside after a few days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions? Talk to us today!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you know you need a root canal, or if you have any additional questions leading up to your treatment in Buffalo Grove, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our office! We\u2019re here to provide you with everything you need on your quest for excellent oral health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/contact-us.html\"><b>Book your appointment for restorative care today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you\u2019ve got a root canal coming up at Countryside Dental? Well, we have some good news for you &#8212; it\u2019s probably not as bad as you think. 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