Save Your Tooth, Relieve Your Pain
When a tooth becomes infected or inflamed deep inside, root canal therapy in Dunwoody offers a safe, effective way to eliminate the problem while preserving your natural tooth. We recommend root canal treatment when the pulp tissue inside your tooth gets damaged due to decay, injury, or repeated dental procedures.
Why Choose Root Canal Therapy in Dunwoody?
- Keep Your Natural Tooth: We remove only the damaged tissue while leaving your tooth intact so that you can avoid an extraction.
- Stop the Pain: Most patients feel immediate relief after treatment—root canals don’t cause pain, they relieve it.
Avoid Bigger Problems: By clearing the infection early, we help you prevent abscesses, tooth loss, and damage to nearby teeth. - Restore Function: You’ll chew, speak, and smile just like you used to.
- Support Your Overall Oral Health: Keeping natural teeth in place helps preserve bone, alignment, and long-term wellness.
What to Expect from Root Canal Therapy
We use advanced imaging and a gentle, step-by-step approach to make root canal therapy more efficient, accurate, and comfortable than ever.
Step 1: Thorough Diagnosis with Advanced Imaging
Your first visit starts with a detailed evaluation. The dentist uses digital X-rays, an intraoral scanner, and our CBCT scanner to get a 3D view of the affected tooth. These tools help us pinpoint the infection and develop a precise treatment plan. During this appointment, our team will also walk you through the cost, discuss your insurance benefits, and explain financing options through CareCredit if you’d like to space out payments.
Step 2: Comfort-Focused Anesthesia
We begin treatment by numbing the area completely with local anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is available for added relaxation for anxious patients. Our team also offers simple comforts—like warm blankets, chapstick for dry lips, and neck pillows—so you can feel calm and cared for during your visit.
Step 3: Removing the Infection
Once you’re comfortable, the dentist creates a small opening in the top of the tooth. We gently remove the infected pulp and clean the root canals using an electric handpiece for added control and efficiency. We shape and disinfect the space to prepare it for sealing while protecting the surrounding healthy structure.
Step 4: Sealing the Canals
After cleaning, we fill the canals with a safe, biocompatible material that prevents future infection. In some cases, we may place a post to strengthen the tooth. The goal is to keep the tooth sealed, stable, and ready for long-term function.
Step 5: Restoring Your Tooth—and Your Smile
Once the infection is gone, we restore the tooth with a durable crown crafted to match your smile and bite. Our in-house scanning and design tools ensure a precise fit and natural look. Before you leave, we’ll offer a warm towel to refresh you and help you walk out feeling good, inside and out.
Root Canals Aren’t What They Used to Be
Patients often walk in expecting discomfort, but walk out surprised at how easy the experience felt. Thanks to our technology, gentle approach, and focus on comfort, root canal therapy today feels more like a deep filling than anything else.
Who Needs a Root Canal?
Our dentist will carefully examine your symptoms and imaging before recommending treatment. We never rush you into a decision. We give you the facts, options, and the support you need to move forward confidently. You may benefit from root canal therapy if you’re experiencing:
- Lingering tooth pain or sensitivity to hot and cold
- Swelling in the gums or jaw
- A darkening or discoloration of a tooth
- Pain when chewing or biting
- A visible abscess or pimple on the gums
Contact Us and Let’s Get to the Root of It!
Tooth pain doesn’t have to linger, and you don’t need to lose your tooth to get relief. The Mount Vernon Dental Group team in Dunwoody, Georgia, is here to restore your health with precision, care, and a personalized touch you won’t find at larger offices. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Amar Mistry if you’re uncomfortable or suspect an infection.
