Root Canal Therapy
in Algonquin, IL

There is a misconception that root canals are painful. But this dental treatment actually helps to alleviate the pain you are experiencing from a toothache. If you have a painful tooth, then it’s important to schedule a treatment with our dental team as soon as possible. Dr. Reddy has years of experience and is trained in using modern endodontic technology – offering high levels of success for even the most intricate root canals.

If you have a tooth infection that requires root canal treatment, then you likely have one or more of these symptoms:

• Ongoing tooth pain that flares up when biting or chewing with that tooth
• Swelling or tenderness in the gums
• An abscess in the gums (a lump or bump)
• Sensitivity to temperatures (both hot and cold)
• The tooth color is getting darker
• Chronic bad breath

The first step is to numb the affected area, ensuring you won’t feel any pain during the treatment. Then, Dr. Reddy drills into the tooth to create a small opening in order to access the inner pulp. She cleans the infection and removes all affected tissue. Then, the resulting gap is filled with gutta-percha – a material that is like rubber. Finally, the tooth is sealed and a filling is placed to strengthen the remaining structure of the tooth.

Throughout the root canal treatment, Dr. Reddy uses CBCT scans and an endodontic microscope to ensure excellent precision every step of the way. This attention to the smallest details ensures optimal outcomes for our patients.

A tooth treated with a root canal can turn brittle, which means there is a higher risk of breakage in the future. So, it’s common for Dr. Reddy to recommend the placement of a dental crown over the tooth after the root canal is finished. This dental restoration improves the appearance of your smile and protects your tooth at the same time. With the right oral health habits at home (including brushing and flossing), it’s possible for your tooth to last a lifetime.

This technology has up-leveled the standard of care for root canal treatments. It allows the treatment to be minimally invasive, optimizing the natural tooth structure that is preserved. Also, GentleWave® offers the benefit of speeding up the recovery time. Our goal at Smile Aesthetix Dental is to save your natural teeth whenever possible, and this root canal treatment system makes it possible by removing the infection within the microscopic areas of the tooth. A recent study found that patients reported no pain during a root canal treatment when GentleWave® and CleanFlow were used for the treatment.