Advanced Dental Care

Many people get anxious by the name of the root canal. However, a root canal treatment has become common and dentists often suggest the treatment. If you are somebody who thinks that root canal therapy is painful, you are mistaken. It is truly a pain-relieving treatment and safer than you could imagine.  What is Root Canal Treatment? Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure, where the pulp in a root canal or hollow section of a tooth is treated. When the pulp gets damaged due to infection, it needs to be removed to protect the tooth from further damage. The pulp basically contains the blood cells and nerve tissue. When the enamel of the tooth gets decayed, it exposes the pulp. When the pulp is exposed, it directly comes in contact with whatever you eat. The nerves in the pulp sense hot and cold temperatures, leading to pain and sensitivity.  Signs and symptoms of the need for root canal therapy • Swollen and red gums • Toothache • Severe sensitivity to hot and co...

You feel pain and realize that you have a severely damaged tooth that would require a dentist to attend it immediately. And your dentist recommends a root canal treatment. The first question that you would surely ask your dentist is how painful is a root canal? It is natural to feel anxious but you should not avoid the treatment due to your fear of pain. In this blog, you will assuredly get the answer to your question.  So, is the root canal painful? It used to be painful in the past but with the evolution of technology, a root canal is not painful anymore. A root canal procedure helps your already existing pain alleviate. The pain you are currently facing is far more severe than what you will face during or after the procedure. The procedure is completely painless! Westborough family dentist at Advanced Dental Group uses local anesthesia to numb the tooth and surrounding areas. This will help you to stay relaxed and feel no pain at all during the procedure. But yes, there could b...

Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure, prolonged sensitivity (pain) to a hot or cold temperature that lingers after the hot or cold stimuli have been removed, a small pimple-like bump on the gums near the area of teeth pain, discoloration/darkening of the tooth, tenderness or swelling in the gums near the area of teeth pain, etc. are some of the indications that you need to be treated with root canal therapy treatment in Westborough, MA . Note that these symptoms won’t be present for every infection; it’s important to visit our practice every six months to give us an opportunity to check for oral health issues that might ultimately require root canal therapy. What happens during root canal treatment? A modern root canal therapy in Westborough, MA is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root...