Therapy for damaged root canals may be the only way to save a natural tooth and avoid extraction in Brookswood, BC

Root Canals in Brookswood, BC area

No one ever says, “I’d rather have a root canal!” and means it. Root canal treatment has an undeserved reputation for being painful and unpleasant. Yet, the patients of Dr. Harpreet Aulakh at Smile365 Dental just express relief and are thankful for the opportunity to save a natural tooth with root canals in Brookswood, BC. Located conveniently nearby, in Langley City, BC, the Smile365 Dental office looks forward to getting you out of pain and helping you to get back to life. Root canal therapy is a little more extensive than a simple dental filling. With modern tools, medications, and techniques, you will not feel anything other than an end to the throbbing pain that root canal procedures are designed to resolve.

The root canal procedure explained

As with all dental treatments, Dr. Aulakh starts with a thorough evaluation of your mouth. Root canal procedures are generally recommended when the innermost structure of the tooth is inflamed or infected as the result of dental decay and disease or other trauma. This soft tissue resides under the tooth’s hard tissues, the enamel that you can see and the yellowish dentin layer underneath. When this pulp tissue is damaged, you’ll often know it as many patients experience severe pain, especially when they bite down or consume hot or cold drinks and foods. They may even develop puffy pockets (abscesses) on the gums and facial swelling. These symptoms won’t get better on their own and require prompt treatment as it’s possible for the infection to spread throughout the body.

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While every patient is different, you can generally expect the following:

  • The area to be treated is numbed with an anaesthetic. So, you will finally get relief from the pain caused by your infection, and you will not feel anything throughout the treatment.
  • Once the area to be treated is fully numb, the affected tooth is isolated from the rest of the mouth using a rubber dam.
  • The interior of your tooth is precisely accessed, and the tooth’s nerve tissue, bacteria, toxins, and other debris are removed.
  • After the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sterilised, the root canals are contoured to accommodate filling and sealing – the final steps in the process. Filling the tooth and sealing off the treatment sites help prevent reinfection.

Once the core procedure is complete, it is time for restorative work! Dr. Aulakh places a temporary crown, which you will wear while waiting for our dental lab to fabricate your new, permanent crown. So, root canal treatment is nothing to be afraid of and should be welcomed as the only way to restore a severely damaged natural tooth and to provide immediate pain relief.Don’t wait to feel better. Call (604) 409-8660 today to schedule your appointment at Smile365 Dental near Brookswood, BC, in Langley City.

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Dr. Harpreet Aulakh

Dr. Harpreet Aulakh, DDS

A graduate from University of Alberta, Dr. Harpreet Aulakh is a very established professional in the field of dentistry. She is a firm believer in giving back to the community by providing the best possible dental care to her patients. It has always been Dr. Aulakh’s passion to restore her patient’s health and reward the trust they place in her by restoring their dental health and providing them with the best dental care solutions.

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