Root Canal in Fairfax, VA
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Root canals have a reputation for being painful and unpleasant. However, with advances in anesthesia and dental processes, neither of these is true.
In fact, a root canal procedure in Fairfax, VA is designed to eliminate the pain of an infected tooth and usually doesn’t take much more time than an ordinary filling.
Common Symptoms for a Root Canal Procedure:
- An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.
- Sensitivity to hot and cold.
- Severe toothache pain.
- Sometimes no symptoms are present.
- Swelling and/or tenderness.
The first step is to take a digital X-ray of your teeth in our Fairfax, VA office. At Fairfax dental esthetics, we use the state of the art 3D cone beam technology to best diagnose and treat a tooth. The next thing your dentist will do is to apply local anesthesia to the treatment area. Once you are numb, the doctor will begin to remove the damaged part of the tooth of the tooth. Then we will clean out the infected area and smooth it out. Once the infected materials are removed, we will fill the tooth with medicated dental filling material. Finally, we will build a custom dental crown to protect the tooth from further damage.
How We Can Alleviate Your TMJ Pain:
Mouth Guards
Mouth guards are an essential protective appliance for those with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ/TMD). These specially designed guards not only protect teeth from impact injuries but also provide crucial cushioning to reduce trauma to the mouth, teeth, and jaw - areas particularly sensitive in TMJ/TMD patients.
Night Guards
For patients who experience bruxism, or teeth grinding, our team at Lowes Island Dentistry in Sterling, VA encourages you to be fitted for a night guard. Night guards, or bite guards, help to protect your teeth from crushing and grinding of teeth by providing a protective layer between your teeth.
Botox for TMJ
Botox injections can provide relief for those suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder by relaxing the overactive muscles around the jaw joint. When the muscles are too tense, it can cause pain, teeth grinding, jaw clicking, and limited jaw mobility. Botox works by temporarily weakening these muscle contractions, alleviating compression on the TMJ and reducing associated symptoms like headaches, jaw pain, and lockjaw.
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Root Canal FAQ
How long does a root canal take?
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Typically, a root canal can take between 30 and 60 minutes.
How long does a root canal last?
Usually a root canal with last around 10-15 years, but there are other procedures that elongate the life of a root canal such as a crown.
How do you know if you need a root canal?
Our dentist might recommend a root canal if you have severe tooth sensitivity to heat and cold. You might also need a root canal if you feel pain when you bite down on food or chew it. If you have soreness or pain in the affected tooth, this might also indicate that you have damage to the pulp. If you have pain and other symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with eating and sleeping, that usually means your pulp’s been severely damaged.
