Root canal Treatment in Trinidad

Over the years, root canals have earned a reputation as being a difficult and uncomfortable procedure. But patients at VIP Dental Care have been pleasantly surprised to find out how easy and stress-free root canal treatment in San Fernando can be.

Though scary-sounding, the vast majority of root canal procedures are painless and are even a little “boring” for patients. In fact, Dr. Maharaj has observed that many patients actually take a nap while he is performing the root canal procedure!

Root Canals Save Teeth

We’ve gotten used to saying “root canal” when we refer to the procedure, but there is actually a place deep within your tooth that is called the root canal. This space contains pulp, nerves, and blood vessels. When this part of your tooth is damaged by trauma, decay, or infection, we need to perform root canal treatment.

Without treatment, you will experience continued pain and, eventually, loss of the tooth. Our goal is to do everything possible to keep your teeth healthy and intact because losing just one tooth can lead to a cascade of other oral health problems.

What to Expect During a Root Canal in our San Fernando dental office

We believe that a lot of the anxiety people feel about root canals comes from a lack of understanding about the procedure. It is actually pretty straightforward, and a skilled, experienced professional like Dr. Maharaj can perform your root canal efficiently and comfortably.

The purpose of root canal treatment is to gently remove the infected material from inside your tooth. Once this is done, Dr. Maharaj will fill, cleanse, and seal the tooth. It may also be necessary for him to use an antibiotic to control the infection.

In most cases, a dental crown will be needed to protect and restore the tooth. If the tooth has significant damage, it may be necessary to build up the existing structure before a crown can be placed.