Root Canal Therapy in Southfield, MI

Rebuild Your Oral Health at Dixon Family Dental

At Dixon Family Dental, we understand how hard life can be when dealing with a painfully infected tooth. That’s why our Southfield dentist Dr. Darlene Dixon provides gentle, high-quality root canal therapy for her patients in Southfield, Farmington, Royal Oak, and Farmington Hills, MI.

Patient getting his teeth checked before root canal therapy.

What Is Root Canal Therapy?

Root canal therapy is a procedure used to treat any infected nerves within your tooth. The inside of your tooth can become infected when large cavities, cracks, or gum disease allow harmful bacteria to spread into the inner nerves and chambers known as the pulp. Our Southfield dentist routinely uses root canals to remove the infected tissue within the tooth before sealing it, blocking any bacteria from reaching your roots or other areas of your smile.

Why Choose Root Canal Therapy at Dixon Family Dental?

Our Southfield dentist has trained for years to help her patients achieve ideal oral health. Root canal therapy in Southfield can help save your teeth from extraction, not just maintaining your stunning smile — it also keeps your jawbone from weakening over time. 

Root canal therapy may seem daunting, but it’s the best way to save your infected tooth from extraction. Along with customized dental crowns, this treatment helps patients on their journey to the best possible version of their oral health.

Older couple smiling together following root canal therapy.

The Benefits of Root Canal Therapy 

Most people think root canal therapy is a painful procedure. However, that’s simply not the case. On top of being gentle, root canals come with a variety of benefits:

  • Avoids Tooth Extraction: The primary goal of root canal therapy is to maintain your natural tooth without the need to remove it. 
  • Provides Relief: Undergoing root canal therapy can reduce symptoms of an infected tooth, such as inflammation, sensitivity, and persistent pain.
  • Prevents Further Infection: This procedure removes the infected tissue from the inside of your tooth and disinfects your root canals, stopping bacteria from spreading.
  • Long-Term Success: Your newly sealed tooth can last a lifetime with proper care.
  • Cost-Effective: Root canal therapy helps avoid further invasive dental work, such as extraction or replacement of your tooth.

What Are The Signs of an Infected Tooth?

There are a variety of symptoms associated with root canal infections that can help you determine if you need treatment. We recommend calling our Southfield dental office right away if you’re experiencing any of the following issues:

  • Severe toothache
  • Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
  • Swelling and redness
  • Tenderness
  • Pus-filled pimples on gums
  • Bad taste or smell
  • Change in tooth color

The Root Canal Therapy Process

Examination & Diagnosis

At your root canal appointment at Dixon Family Dental, Dr. Darlene will begin by performing a thorough examination of the affected tooth. She’ll use her years of experience to decide what treatment is best before thoroughly cleaning your teeth and gums. Additionally, we may also perform any necessary supplemental procedures at this time.

Treatment

Once she has decided whether a root canal is best for your treatment, our dental professionals will begin the procedure using local anesthetic around the tooth. This numbs the area and eliminates any pain you may experience during the process. 

Dr. Dixon will then use a specialized dental drill to gently remove infected tissue from within your tooth. Once we have removed all infected tissue from the tooth, we’ll clean and disinfect the space to prevent the infection from reoccurring. 

Sealing & Finalization

To finalize your treatment, Dr. Dixon will use a personalized dental crown created to blend seamlessly into your natural smile. Your crown will seal your tooth, protecting the inner portion from further damage. You’ll leave our office that day with a complete and functional restoration!

Frequently Asked Questions

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