The Reality Of Undergoing A Root Canal Treatment

Many patients are familiar with a root canal as a dental procedure, but may be unaware of why it is sometimes necessary. A root canal treatment is not for minor cavities – decay needs to have reached your tooth’s pulp to require this procedure. It takes time for this to occur. If you keep up with routine dental visits, your dentist can catch a cavity before it reaches this stage. If decay has spread far enough to infect your pulp, make treatment a priority. When enough time passes, the infection inside your tooth can lead to permanent damage, and can even continue its spread, and cause further oral health issues.

A Root Canal? Why Me?

Your dentist will not need to perform a root canal on every single cavity. If your condition is caught in time, you can receive treatment when a cavity is earlier in its development, and only require a dental filling. Unfortunately, some patients – particularly those who do not keep up with routine checkups – can go without treatment until decay has penetrated the interior of their tooth. At this stage, you do need a root canal. After this procedure, your dentist will outfit your tooth with a dental crown.

Improving Your Odds Of Avoiding Advanced Restorative Care

If you want to limit your risk for severe cavities, keep up with regular dental appointments. Each time you come in, you will receive a professional teeth cleaning, and a careful review of your oral health. This makes it easier to have tooth decay found, and treated, before it has a chance to grow more severe. Of course, thanks to the care you receive in these checkups, you actually reduce your risk for having a cavity in the first place.

Schedule A Root Canal Treatment At Wager-Evans Dental

If you need a root canal treatment, you can count on expert care at Wager-Evans Dental. Your tooth decay can be carefully and precisely addressed, and you can receive a life-like dental crown that keeps your smile looking good. To schedule a consultation, or to set your next appointment, you can visit our office, or contact us today  by calling (775) 800-4845. Located in Reno, NV, we proudly serve residents of South Meadows, Double Diamond, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Meadowood, Sommersett, Arrow Creek, and all other surrounding communities. You can find our patient forms online.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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