Root Canal Treatment – Clarendon Hills, IL
Repair Your Damaged Tooth and Alleviate Aches
Although there are many potential reasons you might experience dental discomfort, in many cases, an infection is the root cause. Unfortunately, oral disease and decay are contagious, meaning your condition could spread to neighboring teeth, your jawbone, or connective tissues if left untreated.
Thankfully, Dr. Hong has the experience and state-of-the-art technology to provide a root canal, which is often the standard way to repair your damaged tooth and alleviate aches. Continue reading to learn more about this standard service and please contact us if you’d like to schedule an appointment.
Why Choose Clarendon Hills Dental for Root Canal Treatment?
- Dentist with 17+ Years of Experience
- Dental Insurance Accepted & Flexible Financing Available
- CEREC Same-Day Dental Crowns to Reduce Wait Times
Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?
Pain is one of the most common complaints among patients requiring a root canal, but it’s not a prerequisite. Before proceeding, you must consult Dr. Hong so our team can examine your condition and determine whether this is the best way to meet your unique needs.
Then, we’ll devise an appropriate treatment plan based on our findings. We might recommend this procedure to address the following:
- Prolonged or severe sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks
- Discoloration of the enamel or connective tissues of the affected tooth
- Sharp pain when biting or chewing
- A pimple-like lump on your gums near the base of a tooth
- Swelling, red, or bleeding gums around the sore tooth
The Root Canal Process
It might vary slightly based on your unique circumstances, but usually, our team begins your procedure by applying a local anesthetic to numb the area and help you feel more calm and comfortable. Then, Dr. Hong uses specialized instruments to gently create an opening in your enamel to access and remove decayed or infected materials.
Next, our team will sanitize the tooth to eradicate any hidden bacteria to prevent a reinfection. Once that is completed, we carefully fill the space with a putty-like material called gutta-percha, which helps keep germs out while preserving the structure of your tooth.
The final step involves creating a customized dental crown using advanced CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology and an onsite milling machine, which can be cemented in place the same day as your initial visit.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
It’s normal to feel nervous about your upcoming root canal, but it might help soothe your frayed nerves to remember the many advantages this service provides, including:
- Alleviate aches. This is a standard way to reduce discomfort caused by damage, disease, decay, or other oral issues.
- Successful treatment option. Most patients undergo the procedure and recover without developing complications, if they follow the provided post-operative instructions.
- Long-lasting solution. Many people continue using their repaired and restored tooth for the remainder of their lives without issues.
- Easy maintenance. You can help care for your recently restored tooth by implementing a twice-daily dental hygiene routine, avoiding overly darkly toned, sticky, or crunchy foods, and visiting Dr. Hong every 6 months for a routine checkup and cleaning.
- Boosted confidence. We can place a customized restoration designed to resemble your natural enamel for seamless, lifelike results that help you look and feel like the most attractive version of yourself.