Many people cringe when they hear the words “root canal,” but really, a root canal doesn’t need to be feared. Actually, a root canal relieves dental pain and today’s root canal procedures cause practically no pain at all. Dentist in Seattle Dr. Fidler and the entire staff at Fidler on the Tooth are experts in making sure patients have little discomfort during a root canal.

When a tooth becomes decayed, you begin to feel pain that worsens as the decay progresses. You’ll often notice the pain when drinking cold or hot beverages, when chewing food in the area, or even when simply jumping or jostling the body if the decay progresses and becomes severe.Infected and damaged nerves in the pulp of the tooth cause this pain. The problem results from bacteria that reach the pulpal nerve or when the nerves become damaged due to the force of trauma to the jaw causing tissue and nerve damage. A root canal will correct the damage and infection, saving the tooth and preventing the infection from spreading throughout the bloodstream and body.

Dr. Fidler removes the crown of your affected tooth to access the infected or damaged pulpal nerve. After removing the infection and damaged tissue and cleaning the area, Dr. Fidler shapes the interior of the root and fills it to prevent any further damage or infection. After filling the root, Dr. Fidler places a crown that restores the tooth and seals the root.Don’t live in pain because you’re afraid of getting a root canal. Fill out our simple online contact form or give us a call at (206) 384-4651 and the staff at Seattle dentists Fidler on the Tooth to schedule your root canal consultation today.