Root canal treatment and tooth extraction are two ways of dealing with extreme pain caused by severely decayed or damaged teeth. If your tooth is saveable, your Henrico, Virginia, dentist will recommend root canal therapy. Through root canal treatment, Dr. Naveen Chennupati can repair your tooth to restore its usefulness. At Best Smiles, we offer pain-free endodontic services to residents of Henrico and surrounding communities.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ROOT CANAL THERAPY

The purpose of a root canal is to repair and save a severely damaged or infected tooth. The procedure is completed in three steps. First, Dr. Chennupati will drill a hole in your tooth and remove the infected pulp, nerves, and tissue of the tooth. Second, he’ll cleanse and disinfect the tooth and its canals to stop the spread of harmful bacteria. Once the tooth is cleansed, it will be filled with a special material called “gutta-percha” and topped with a crown to keep it safe from infection. Root canals are performed under anesthesia, so you feel no pain during treatment.

REASONS TO CHOOSE ROOT CANAL OVER EXTRACTION

When possible, saving natural teeth is always a preferred option over extraction. A tooth treated with root canal therapy can provide you with years of valuable use.

Extraction can leave unsightly gaps in your mouth that need to be filled with prosthetic teeth, adding to the expense of the extraction services. If you delay in replacing a tooth or teeth, the adjacent teeth may start to shift out of alignment to fill those gaps, leaving you with another problem to fix.

In contrast, root canal therapy can:

  • Eliminate pain caused by tooth infections
  • Repair infected or damaged teeth so they can continue to be used
  • Stop oral infections to restore your oral health
  • Save you the expense of replacing extracted teeth

ROOT CANAL DENTIST NEAR ME IN AND AROUND HENRICO, VIRGINIA

An evaluation by Dr. Naveen Chennupati from Best Smiles can determine if root canal therapy is a good choice for you. To schedule a consultation with your Henrico, VA, dentist, contact us today at (804)823-5500.