Dr. Don Walley and Dr. Glenda Walley may recommend root canal treatment to restore your healthy smile. This endodontic treatment is typically recommended to remove infected and damaged tissues within your tooth, preventing the need for an extraction and allowing you to continue using your natural teeth. To make an appointment with our dentists and learn more about root canal treatment in Counce, Tennessee, and surrounding areas, including Savannah and Adamsville, Tennessee, and Corinth and Iuka, Mississippi, call Pickwick Family Dental Care today at 731-689-3627.
The dental pulp is the center of your tooth and contains the living connective tissue and nerves that keep your tooth healthy and alive. When decay, injury or infection reaches past the outer layer of protective enamel and into the dental pulp, it may can cause significant pain and discomfort and may even cause the tooth to die. Root canal treatments are designed to prevent this from happening and help you retain your tooth.
When you receive a root canal, our dentists will remove the infected and injured tooth tissues. They will then clean the tooth and fill it with a medicated material to prevent re-infection. The tooth will then be capped with a dental crown to restore its original shape, strength and structure and prevent further damage from occurring. This procedure can usually be completed in just one or two appointments.
While advances in treatment techniques and anesthesia have made root canals much more comfortable and effective, our team will also provide sedation options and work with you to ensure that you receive the care you need without discomfort.
Contact our office today to schedule your appointment with our dentists and learn more about the benefits of root canal treatment.
