Save Your Tooth and Avoid Costly Restorative Treatment with Root Canal Therapy

Despite the significant advancements in modern dentistry, tooth decay remains a major issue among teenagers and adults. Severe tooth decay can lead to loss of permanent teeth. Root canals offer a means of eliminating a severe tooth infection to save your tooth. If you live in the Longmont, Colorado, area, you can contact Drs. Kurt Knechtel and Drs. Kurt Knechtel, your root canal dentists from Longmont Dental to schedule pain-free root canal treatment.

What is Root Canal Therapy?

For some people, the thought of root canal treatment is intimidating. Root canals are a fairly standard procedure performed by most dentists in the country. The procedure is done under anesthesia, so patients feel no pain or discomfort during treatment.

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes the infected pulp and tissues from a decayed tooth. Drs. Knechtel will drill a hole in your tooth to access the pulp. After administering local anesthesia, your dentist will remove the infected pulp and other affected soft tissues to prevent the spread of infection. The tooth chamber and canals will then be cleaned and sealed with a special filling to protect it from future damage. Finally, a crown will be placed over the tooth to strengthen its structure and restore its functionality.

Is Root Canal Safe?

Yes! Root canals are safe restorative treatments that can help save severely decayed teeth that otherwise would have to be removed. A tooth with root canal therapy can continue to provide you with years of quality use.

What You Gain from Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy helps repair teeth compromised by severe infection to avoid being extracted. The procedure:   

• Eliminates pain and discomfort
• Restores your tooth’s health and function
• Preserves your natural smile
• Spares you the stress and discomfort of having a tooth removed
• Saves you money on costly restorative treatment later down the line

Root Canal Treatment in Longmont, Colorado

To schedule a consultation for root canal treatment, contact the team at Longmont Dental, Longmont, CO, at (720) 815-4733.