Root Canal Las Vegas and Henderson NV Office

Root canal therapy treatment is permformed in Dr. Haymore’s Las Vegas and Henderson NV area dentist office located at Seven Hills Dental Center.

Root Canal Therapy also known as Endodontic Therapy, is more common than most people think. The root canal process is no more invasive than having a filling placed. The reputation that root canal therapy treatment is painful is undeserved because there is no pain associated with having the treatment performed. These root canal procedures are all performed in our Henderson and Las Vegas NV offices located at the Seven Hills Dental Center.

Root Canal is the term used to describe the natural cavity within the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the root canal. The tooth’s Nerve lies within the root canal. The function of the nerve is for growth and to provide the sensation of hot or cold. The presence or absence of a nerve will not affect the day-to-day functioning of the tooth. However, not treating the infection can lead to serious health problems, especially in seniors and young children.

Symptoms of pulp damage include, pain, sensitivity to hot and cold, or pressure. Signs to look for include, tooth discoloration, swelling, and tenderness around the gums. However, if the tooth is Necrotic, there may not always be any symptoms or signs.

Root Canal Therapy is used to repair and save a tooth that has an infection in the nerve. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Gutta Percha filling is used to seal the tooth. Gutta Percha filling is made of a rubber substance that is melted into the canal to seal the end of the tooth to prevent bacteria from exposing the canal. A temporary filling is used in order to protect from exposure to bacteria or decay, until the patient returns to their regular dentist.

Without treatment, there is a constant entry of bacteria into your body through the nerve.The only two options are Root Canal Therapy, or to extract the tooth. While extracting a tooth may seem like the easiest solution, what is not realized is that removing the tooth can cause problems in adjacent teeth.

Other causes for needing Root Canal Therapy may be cracked teeth or traumatic injuries.

Extracting a tooth versus Root Canal Therapy Treatment? While some people think it is very easy to remove the tooth, not only does it affect your adjacent teeth, it also affects your bite, your health and your self esteem. If you remove your tooth the only option is to replace the tooth using foreign objects such as Implants, or Bridges. Both alternatives are expensive and require invasive procedures. Saving your natural teeth is always the best recommendation.

Dr. Brian Haymore is very skilled and proficient in all Endodontic procedures. Haymore Endodontics assures you we will get to the root of the problem.

Endodontic Retreatment performed by Dr. Haymore based in Henderson and Las Vegas NV