NE Calgary Root Canal Therapy

Our root canal treatments offer several advantages, such as:

• Saves Teeth: Root canal therapy is an effective way to save a damaged tooth from extraction. This helps preserve your natural tooth, making it easier to chew and speak normally.
• Pain Reliever: Root canal therapy is often requested when a patient experiences tooth pain due to an infected or damaged tooth. After the procedure, most people report feeling much less uncomfortable as the discomfort has been alleviated.
• Improved appearance: Damage to a tooth can negatively affect both your smile and overall aesthetic. Once root canal therapy is completed and a crown placed, however, your tooth will have an improved look.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Root canal therapy can often be more cost-effective than dental implants or bridges, which may be considerably more costly.
• Long-lasting: Root canal therapy is a long-term solution that offers lifelong advantages. With proper oral hygiene and regular checkups, your treated tooth could last you a lifetime!

Root canal therapy has been around for centuries. In ancient times, dental practitioners used various techniques to relieve tooth pain, including extracting its pulp. However, it wasn’t until the late 1800s that modern root canal therapy was perfected.

Dr. Edwin Maynard of France performed the first root canal therapy procedure in 1933 with his invention of a flexible file that could remove pulp without damaging teeth. This revolutionized root canal therapy forever after.

Through the years, root canal therapy techniques and instruments have evolved, making the procedure increasingly efficient and comfortable for patients.

The best way to prevent the need for a root canal treatment is by maintaining good oral hygiene, keeping a healthy diet, and taking proper safety measures during sports by using a proper sports mouth guard. Additionally, a tooth becomes vulnerable to deep infections that affect the pulp because of repeated need for dental treatments.