Has your Batavia family dentist advised that you may need a root canal? While the idea of a root canal makes many people anxious or nervous, the truth is that you really have nothing to worry about when you visit John C. Koechley, DDS for your root canal treatment. Root canals are meant to improve your oral health, not harm you, and Dr. Koechley will make sure your treatment does just that.

What is a Root Canal?

A root canal is a common dental procedure in which your Batavia family dentist will clean out any infection or inflammation that is present around your tooth root. This procedure will not only improve your oral health, but it will also help to prevent further, associated health problems down the road.

What Does the Root Canal Procedure Involve?

The root canal procedure is relatively simple and straightforward. First, your Batavia family dentist will give you anesthesia so you don't feel the procedure. Then he or she will go into your tooth root to clean out and remove any infection, inflammation or decay. Once your tooth has been cleaned out, your dentist will fill in the area with a special filler material to better maintain the space, and to help prevent infection and decay from spreading in the same location again.

Once your root canal is finished, your dentist will likely need to place a crown on the affected tooth in order to cover the hole made during the procedure. This helps ensure that bacteria stays out of the tooth root as well.

Are Root Canals Painful?

Thanks to modern-day medicine, today's root canals are no more painful than having a filling placed. While you may feel a little tenderness or sensitivity after the procedure is over, any pain can generally be managed fairly easily with an over-the-counter pain reliever, if necessary.

The chewing surfaces of your teeth aren't the only part of your mouth that are prone to decay. If the roots of your teeth are affected by decay and inflammation, you will want to take action immediately to have them cleaned out. One call to your family dentist, Dr. Koechley in Batavia, is the first step you need to take to allow that to happen. Give us a call today!