If you need a root canal, chances are you'll know it. The infection is characterized by a sharp pain that, as much you wish it away, will only worsen if left untreated. Whether you're already struggling with the pain or you've just been putting off a dentist's visit, get in contact with Dr. Moon Chow and Dr. Sepehr Jafar-Pour of Woodland Park Dental in Cambridge, ON. They'll give you the relief you've been wishing for.

Who Needs a Root Canal

A tooth is encased by a layer of enamel, a strong outer shell, the strongest substance in the human body. But it isn't immune to damage.
Deep decay is the most common culprit, often from untreated cavities, but an injury in the form of cracks or chips can also lead to the type of infection that requires a root canal.

Beneath the layer enamel is another which we call dentin. It is not as strong so when the enamel is breached it's increasingly likely that the pulp, the soft nerves inside your tooth, will become infected. When this happens the infection could easily reach down to your jaw through the roots of your tooth. At this point, the only way to save it is with a root canal.

Root Canal Treatment in Cambridge, ON

To perform a root canal your dentist has to access the pulp chamber in your tooth and completely remove it and the nerves, down through the root canals. Thus relieving you of pain, contrary to most patient's expectations when they hear the term, root canal.

The tooth is then filled and finally shaped to receive a permanent crown to make it look, feel, and act like it were your natural tooth once again.
So don't endure the pain, the longer you put it off the more you limit the treatments available to you since you risk potentially losing your tooth.

Call today, make an appointment with Dr. Chow and Dr. Jafar-Pour of Woodland Park Dental in Cambridge, ON, by dialing (519) 651-1250.