Root Canals

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Root Canals in Greenville, SC

When your tooth is infected, you may get a toothache or experience some discomfort. When this happens, you should seek treatment as soon as possible. In effort to provide the most comfortable and convenient care, Huggins Dental strives to provide comprehensive dental services to cover all of your needs. As your trusted dentist in Greenville, SC, we provide root canals to our patients with infected teeth. A root canal is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. This can happen to patients of all ages, which is why we offer pediatric pulpotomy as well. Our goal is to relieve you of your negative symptoms and get rid of the infection in your tooth. Root canals helps patients avoid tooth extractions, and help them maintain their smile aesthetics by keeping the affected tooth in its place. During the root canal procedure, the infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is disinfected and filled. This leaves you with a restored smile, and better overall dental health.

Benefits of Root Canals

Relieves discomforT

Stops infection

restores dental health

avoids extraction

FAQ: Root Canals

Why do I need a root canal? 

If your tooth is severely impacted by tooth decay beyond what a dental filling can fix, a root canal may be necessary. Additionally, if a tooth has been weakened from multiple dental procedures, it may eventually require a root canal. It’s important that pulp inflammation or infection be treated promptly as it can cause pain or an abscess later on.

What is a pediatric pulpotomy?

Depending on the severity of the dental damage, this is an alternative to a root canal for children who have infected primary teeth. It is used to treat tooth infection that has extended to the pulp of the crown, while leaving the root canal pulp intact. As a family-run dental practice, we happily help patients of all ages, and strive to restore your child’s dental health with this service. 

How long will it take to get a root canal?

The root canal procedure typically takes about an hour for our team to complete. Depending on the severity of the infection, the appointment can last up to 90 minutes. 

What is the aftercare for a root canal?

After your root canal, you should go easy on the affected tooth for a few days. Brush and floss around it gently. Additionally, choose soft foods that will not irritate it. Any post-procedure discomfort should go away after a few days. Call our office if any complications arise and we will see you in for a follow up appointment as soon as possible.Â