A root canal is now part of routine Dentistry because of dramatic improvements in the root canal procedure over the past decade. New dental anaesthetics make it much easier to fully numb patients and nickel titanium rotary files make it much faster to complete root canal treatment. This makes the procedure more comfortable and less time consuming.

          Special root canal sonar-like instruments allow the root canal dentist to quickly locate the exact end of each root. This reduces the chances of leaving dead nerve tissue in the canals which can later cause a dental infection. Warm gutta percha techniques allow a good fill and seal of the canal. This, combined with bio-compatible sealers, help the body accept this treatment. This reduces the chances of root canal failure and makes the old stories of patients having terrible root canal pain a thing of the past.

          Because of the great number of root canal improvements, many dentists are now combining related procedures so that patients no longer have to make lots of visits to have dental treatment completed. In many cases, most of the related treatment can all be done in one single appointment. The entire root canal therapy, build up and root canal crown preparation can often be completed in one visit. However, this can not always be done. If there is siginficant root canal swelling and/or root canal infection, treatment should be done over several visits.

          Saving a natural tooth with root canal therapy is almost always a better choice then having a dental extraction. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. In many cases, having a dental root canal boils down to a financial choice. Our financial staff can assist you in making financial arrangements to have the necessary dental care that you deserve. Call 404-874-7428 to schedule a free root canal consultation appointment with our dentist in atlanta, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky. You deserve good dental health but only you can make good health a reality.