Saving Teeth

Root Canals in Bloomington

When the nerve inside a tooth is infected by bacteria, we try to save it with root canal therapy. This procedure scares a lot of people. But at Create A Smile in Bloomington, we want you to know that root canals are not nearly as bad as their reputation. In fact, they don’t cause pain, they relieve it.

During root canal  therapy, the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are taken out and widened, what remains is filled with a special rubber material.

The goal of this procedure is to save the tooth. Root canals have a high success rate: once it’s over, the tooth can last a lifetime, if it is properly cared for. That means regular flossing and brushing, and ordinary checkups and cleanings.

And yet, root canals have a terrible reputation. The truth is that patients come to us in pain because of an infected tooth. The root canal removes the pain. For the majority of patients, a root canal is about like getting a cavity filled.

At Create A Smile in Bloomington we have a lot of experience performing root canals. People from all over Ellettsville and Bedford also come to us for complete general dentistry. Call to schedule your next checkup today!

Contact Create A Smile, PC – Dr. Ken Moore:

812-332-1405

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):


219 E. 17th St.
Bloomington, Indiana
47408

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