Root Canal Treatment in Hamlin, NY

When you need a root canal, it’s likely that you are experiencing pain from an infection in your tooth. Root canal treatment relieves pain, eliminates tooth infection, and preserves natural teeth, and the good news is that modern dentistry has made root canal treatment more efficient and comfortable than ever before. 

Signs That You May Need Root Canal Treatment

Toothaches result from an infection in your tooth that occurs when decay and bacteria work their way to the pulp and nerve inside your tooth. This condition often starts with tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures, but it can escalate to a full-blown, constant painful toothache that keeps you from everyday activities. 

Some additional signs of a tooth abscess or infection are:

• Pain or tenderness when biting or chewing
• A white bump or pimple on the gums around the affected tooth
• Tooth discoloration or darkening
• Sensitivity to temperature
• Facial swelling
• Severe and constant toothache

It’s essential to seek treatment if you’re experiencing pain or other signs of a tooth infection. The condition will not resolve independently and could worsen to the point where your tooth is not salvageable.

Dr. Garcia is gentle and highly skilled at helping relieve pain, and we use the latest equipment and dental anesthetics to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible during root canal treatment.

He begins your procedure by numbing the infected tooth, immediately relieving your pain. Next, he’ll carefully remove the infected tissue from your tooth with electric rotary tools made of flexible nickel titanium. Flexible rotary tools make it easier to reach the inner canals inside your tooth, and because they're electric, the procedure is more efficient.

Once he’s ensured that your tooth is infection-free, he’ll seal it with a temporary filling and allow it time to heal. When it’s fully recovered after a few days, he will rebuild your tooth with a permanent crown or filling so it’s strong enough to support normal chewing function, and you can eat with ease again. 

While some cases of tooth infection are unavoidable, other cases you can prevent with regular visits to your dentist in Hamlin for routine teeth cleanings and checkups.

When Dr. Garcia spots tooth decay early, you can usually treat it with a simple dental filling and prevent it from moving further into your tooth, where it could cause an infection. Professional teeth cleanings remove the plaque buildup that can result in tooth decay.

Protect your smile and schedule your next preventive teeth cleaning and checkup. Or call Hamlin Dental right away at (585) 964-2000 if you or a loved one is experiencing tooth pain, sensitivity, or a toothache. We are proud to serve the communities of Hilton, Brockport, Hamlin, and more.