Top Reasons to Consider Root Canal Treatment

Root canal therapy is a dental procedure used by your Longmont, Colorado, dentist to treat an oral infection that has infiltrated the pulp of your tooth. Extensive damage to pulp tissue and nerves in the inner chamber of your tooth puts you at risk of losing your tooth. Root canals provide a means of treating tooth infections to save your tooth from extraction. A visit to Dr. Kurt Knechtel from Longmont Dental can determine if you require root canal treatment.

The Root Canal Process

Root canals are relatively standard procedures that don’t require extensive preparation in advance. Dr. Knechtel will evaluate your tooth, diagnose your condition and determine if a root canal is the right treatment for you.

The process entails drilling a hole in your infected tooth to remove the infected pulp, nerves, and tissue. We’ll then cleanse your tooth and its canals of harmful bacteria that can spread to healthy teeth. Once cleansed, we’ll seal your tooth with gutta-percha filling to keep bacteria at bay. Finally, we’ll cover your tooth with a dental crown to strengthen it for future use. Your entire treatment is performed under anesthesia to prevent discomfort during your procedure.

Top Reasons to Consider Root Canal Therapy

Preserving natural teeth is always a preferred option over extraction. If your infected tooth is salvageable, Dr. Knechtel will recommend root canal therapy to restore its usefulness. Preventing tooth loss is one good reason to consider root canal therapy. Additional reasons are:

• Root canal therapy is affordable, minimally invasive, and effective in treating infected teeth.
• Root canal therapy curtails the spread of infection to healthy teeth.
• By saving your tooth, a root canal saves you the expense of replacing it in the future.
• Root canal treatment can prevent the bone loss that often occurs when you lose natural teeth to keep your jaw and face from sagging.
• A root canal can restore your oral health and maintain the beauty of your smile.

To learn more about root canal therapy, what it entails, and treatment costs, contact Dr. Kurt Knechtel of Longmont Dental in Longmont, Colorado, at (720) 815-4733.

Dr. Kurt W. Knechtel, DMD

Kurt W. Knechtel, DMD, has been practicing dentistry for 29 years. He received his degree at Oregon Health Science University in 1995. After college, this former Longmont High School graduate returned home to start his practice. Dr. Knechtel likes to remain on the cutting edge of dentistry and continually looks for ways to improve the patient experience. He has had extra training in implant placement and orthodontics.

Dr. Wyatt J. Knechtel, DMD

Wyatt J. Knechtel, DMD, who joined our practice in 2023, holds a degree from Case Western Reserve University. Working alongside his father, he is dedicated to helping patients achieve the healthy smiles of their dreams. Dr. Wyatt led the implementation of SureSmile, an alternative to traditional braces, at our office.

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