Root Canal Therapy In Margate

A root canal is a procedure that’s used to restore a tooth that has become infected. Tooth infections happen when the outer layers of a tooth are damaged or compromised by tooth decay or an oral injury. This exposes the interior “pulp.”

The pulp is full of nerves and blood vessels. It’s what keeps the tooth alive. As the bacteria attack it, the tooth will start to die, and this causes extreme pain and discomfort. Eventually, the tooth will die and fall out of your mouth.

A root canal is used to prevent this. In a root canal, the tooth is opened up, then special tools are used to clean out the inside, sanitize it, and fill it with inert materials. Then, the tooth is covered up and protected with a filling and/or a crown. This eliminates the infection, treats the pain and discomfort of a toothache, and preserves the tooth.

To begin the process, Dr. Jean will clean your teeth and numb the treatment area for your comfort. Then, he will drill away damaged material from your tooth and create a small opening in the surface.

Through this opening, he will use some special dental tools to remove decayed and damaged pulp from the inside of your tooth. Once the tooth has been cleaned out, it will be flushed with disinfectant to kill any remaining bacteria.

Next, it will be filled with an inert, rubbery substance. This replaces the missing pulp and provides structural support for the tooth. Finally, Dr. Jean will apply a filling or a temporary crown to protect your tooth. You may need to come back to our office for a permanent crown, depending on your case.

Despite what you may have heard, root canal therapy is actually a completely pain-free process. Your tooth may feel a little sore for a few days after your treatment, but you won’t feel any pain during the treatment itself.

In fact, root canals can help relieve your pain. The discomfort of a toothache can be absolutely excruciating, and root canal therapy in Margate is the best way to eliminate the toothache, relieve your pain, and get back to your normal daily routine.

Eventually, your tooth will die. It may fall out of your mouth or remain in place, but it will be dead. You'll need a dental bridge, a partial denture, or a dental implant to restore your smile. These procedures are more complex and costly compared to root canal therapy.
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Not only that, but an untreated tooth infection will cause unbearable pain as the tooth dies. If you want to save time and money, preserve your original tooth, and minimize your pain and discomfort, you should definitely see Dr. Jean for a root canal in Margate. Contact us to schedule a consultation right away.

Many dental insurance plans will cover up to 100% of routine procedures such as cleanings, fillings, and dental sealants. However, more invasive restorative procedures are typically covered by insurance at around 50-80%

Insurance companies will also usually require that you meet the waiting period and deductible requirements first. Contact your insurance company to ask if they cover restorative treatments and what the requirements are.

If you have insurance for major dental care and pay a higher rate, you are more likely to have most of the procedure paid for by insurance. At Lifestyle Dental Care, our Margate dentists are in-network with many insurance companies; you can view the entire list if you would like.

If you don't have dental insurance, we also offer financing options through CareCredit and Proceed Finance as well as a membership plan that offers you discounted rates for certain dental treatments.

The need for a root canal is caused by an infection in the tooth’s soft inside layer, known as the dental pulp. This is caused by one of two things - untreated tooth decay or dental trauma. The best way to prevent the need for a root canal, then, is to prevent your risk of cavities and tooth damage.

To prevent tooth decay, you should brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and brush for at least 2 minutes. Don’t forget to brush your tongue! Floss once a day and attend regular dental cleanings & checkups every 6 months. This way, you’ll remove plaque and tartar buildup and we can catch any early warning signs of oral health issues.

If you grind your teeth or play a contact sport, wear a mouthguard which will protect your teeth from becoming seriously damaged. Don’t chew on objects or ice, which can also damage your teeth.

You should also avoid chewing excessively hard foods like nuts, hard candies, and caramel. Limit your consumption of acidic and sugary foods, which increase your risk of developing cavities.

Retreatment is necessary when a root canal has failed due to reinfection. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Not placing a dental crown right away
• Curved, narrow, or hidden canals that were not treated or detected
• Resistant bacteria
• New bacteria as a result of new decay or a broken filling
• The tooth has undergone dental trauma and has been cracked or broken

The good news, however, is that this is unlikely to happen. Root canals are 95% successful and even when they do fail, retreatment is highly successful and can save your tooth from extraction. 

In the past, retreatment was not considered a highly successful procedure before the advent of proper magnification tools. With modern technology, retreatment has just as high of a success rate as standard root canals.