Save Your Teeth

Port St. Lucie Root Canal

It starts as a sudden bolt of pain. Perhaps the ice cream was too cold, or your coffee was too hot. You shrug it off. If it has been a while since you've been to the dentist. Then that pain grows to not just when you're eating and drinking—It's a constant throbbing. Mikhail Gankin, DMD, is all too familiar with this story and how to take care of it. A root canal may seem scary and painful, but the real pain is already in your mouth. With modern medicine and technologies, a skilled endodontist like Dr. Gankin can execute a root canal without pain in Port St. Lucie, bringing your long-term relief.

Root Canal in Port St. Lucie with Mikhail Gankin, DMD

Feel Relief & Smile

What is root canal therapy?

Your teeth aren't only hard, shiny biting surfaces. Each has connective tissue, nerves, and blood arteries in a central chamber. The dental pulp helps your tooth develop and mature before it develops. The dental pulp nourishes the tooth, maintains health, and warns of issues. Sensitivity to stimuli like biting and eating or drinking hot or cold objects indicates dental decay, dental trauma, or an infection—pain relief on injury and nerve involvement.

If your endodontist recommends a root canal, the dental pulp is irreparably damaged or dead. If enough intact dental structure and bone support exist, you may not need to extract the tooth. Fully formed teeth don't need dental pulp. Endodontic treatment can save your natural tooth. When a root canal is advised, start treatment quickly. Delay raises the probability of extensive symptoms. In addition, untreated oral infections can worsen and harm your health.

Keep what's healthy

What are the benefits of a root canal?

The primary advantage of getting a root canal is that it can assist in saving a tooth that, in the absence of the procedure, would need to be pulled. Tooth extractions are uncomfortable and can cause additional damage to the mouth. Other advantages of having a root canal include the following:

The alleviation of pain.
The prevention of further damage.
The preservation of the tooth.
An enhancement in the tooth's appearance.
The restoration of the tooth's function.

Get to the root of the problem

Your Root Canal Consultation

An in-depth examination will be performed at your endodontic consultation to determine the cause of any discomfort. In addition, pictures will be obtained that will show us a lot about the tooth and its supporting bone and soft tissues. There will then be time for you to ask questions and consider the findings before any potential treatments are provided. Dr. Gankin's top priority is ensuring you're confident in moving forward with the suggested treatment.

Protect Your Roots

Your Root Canal Procedure

These days, a non-surgical root canal operation can be as painless as any other dental filling because of the dentistry industry's continued investment in technology and innovation.

Some root canal procedures can be finished in a single office visit, but others may require two or even three visits. The time required is highly variable and is affected by various factors, including the complexity of the tooth's architecture, the presence of a current infection, and the number of canals that need to be cleaned.

The endodontist will let you know if your tooth is not a candidate for a root canal operation or if issues arise during or after treatment that compromises your tooth's prognosis. The infected dental pulp is removed during a non-surgical root canal procedure, and the tooth's canals are cleaned and filled with biocompatible material. Although local anesthetic is the standard for non-surgical root canal therapy, other forms of sedation, including nitrous gas and oral sedation, are also offered.

Effective for a lifetime

Root Canal Results

The success rate of root canal therapy is around 95%, making it one of the most effective dental procedures available. In addition, root canal treatment can preserve the health of your tooth for a lifetime.

Floss, Rinse, Brush

Root Canal Recovery and Aftercare

The time required to heal from a root canal procedure is typically less than one week. You may experience mild discomfort for a few days but alleviated with over-the-counter medicine. Keeping your mouth clean after a root canal procedure is vital. Keep bacteria at bay with regular brushing and flossing, as well as the use of antimicrobial mouthwash. Also, avoid chewing on the treated tooth if you have a temporary filling and have not received your permanent crown.

Root Canal Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat after a root canal?

Yes. However, it would be best to hold off until the numbness fades. In most cases, you'll have to wait a few hours before you can feel the anesthetic's effects again. For the first several days, eat soft foods like pasta, mashed potatoes, and yogurt. Then, as your confidence grows, you can start eating solid foods.

Can I smoke after my root canal?

To put it bluntly, you shouldn't. If you smoke, your recovery time will take longer, and you'll increase your chances of returning for additional dental work more frequently.

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