ENDODONTICS TREATMENT IN BENTON, AR

When the pulp (or nerve) of a tooth dies or becomes infected due to decay, it becomes necessary to remove the pulp through root canal therapy.

What Is Endodontics Treatment?

Endodontics treatments are procedures where an opening is made in the tooth to access the nerve. Varying diameter files are then used to remove the pulp from the roots. Once this is done, a sealer is placed in the roots, and a gutta percha filling material is used to completely fill the roots.

A filling is then placed in the opening that was made. A crown is then custom made to protect the tooth from fracture.


After you have root canal therapy completed, you may have some soreness. It is recommended to eat soft foods for a couple of days after a root canal. An anti-inflammatory may also be recommended for any discomfort.

Endodontics (Root Canal) Treatment FAQ

We've compiled a few of the most popular questions we get about our root canal procedures that we perform in Benton, AR. Click on the question below for the answer.

  • What is endodontic (root canal) treatment?

    “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth. Root canal treatment is one type of endodontic treatment. To understand endodontic treatment, it helps to know something about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development. The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature it can survive without the pulp, because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.

  • What are the signs of needing a root canal?

    Signs to look for include pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness to touch and chewing, discoloration of the tooth, and swelling, drainage and tenderness in the lymph nodes as well as nearby bone and gingival tissues. Sometimes, however, there are no symptoms.

  • Is a root canal painful?

    Root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, it relieves it. The perception of root canals being painful began decades ago but with the latest technologies and anesthetics, root canal treatment today is no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. In fact, a recent survey showed that patients who have experienced root canal treatment are six times more likely to describe it as “painless” than patients who have not had root canal treatment. Most patients see their dentist or endodontist when they have a severe toothache. The toothache can be caused by damaged tissues in the tooth. Root canal treatment removes this damaged tissue from the tooth, thereby relieving the pain you feel For the first few days after treatment, your tooth may feel sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This discomfort can be relieved with over-the-counter or prescription medications. Follow your endodontist’s instructions carefully. Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your endodontic treatment is completed. However, if you have severe pain or pressure or pain that lasts more than a few days, call your endodontist.

  • Can all teeth be treated endodontically?

    Most teeth can be treated. Occasionally, a tooth can’t be saved because the root canals are not accessible, the root is severely fractured, the tooth doesn’t have adequate bone support, or the tooth cannot be restored. However, advances in endodontics are making it possible to save teeth that even a few years ago would have been lost. When endodontic treatment is not effective, endodontic surgery may be able to save the tooth.

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