There may come a time when damage to the pulp of a tooth or infection can result in the dentist performing a root canal in Dodge City, Kansas. In this case, the dentist cleans out the roots of your tooth, eliminating any infection, and then sealing it to help prevent further damage or infection. At First Dental, we want to ensure you have a good experience at our office and feel Drs. Lehmkuhler and Dr. Asbjornson will make that happen with their gentle and caring approach to taking care of your teeth.
Contact our office today, at 620-225-5154, and let us bring back or maintain that perfect smile.
Commonly called a root canal, root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction. To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with a medicated material. We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office.
Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a painful treatment. In reality, however, root canal treatment can often be completed with minimal discomfort thanks to advanced techniques, tools, and anesthesia. Our dentist, along with our entire dental team, works hard to provide you with a pleasant, comfortable experience each time you visit our office. To learn more about root canal treatment, we welcome you to contact us today. We are committed to restoring your smile’s health.