15271 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 321-5204
Dentist in Fort Myers

Fort Myers Florida Root Canal

August 29, 2017

Dental Office in Fort Myers Florida

Fort Myers Florida root canal

When a tooth is decaying on the inside it can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. If the pulp of the tooth, which is the soft inside area of the root that houses the blood vessels and nerves becomes damaged because of decay, a crack in the tooth, injury, gum disease or even from too many dental procedures it will become increasingly more damaged and cause pain or even an abscess. A Fort Myers Florida root canal is a simple treatment that can clear out the pulp and save the tooth from eventual destruction. Dr. William J.Shorack, DDS has been specially trained to perform endodontic treatments (root canal) to alleviate pain and rid the tooth of infection and decay.

Root canals are one of the most common dental procedures with over 21 million performed every year. The success of root canals is extremely high, over 95 percent. A Fort Myers Florida root canal begins with a thorough examination of your mouth including digital imaging to pinpoint the problem. First the tooth and the surrounding area will be numbed using a local anesthetic. Our doctor will make a hole in the enamel, which is the outer layer of the tooth, down through the protective hard dentin and into the damaged pulp. Locating the tooth’s roots our doctor will use special miniature hand instruments and inject fluid to clear all the pulp out of the tooth and clean it out. A mature tooth no longer needs the pulp for nourishment, which it will glean from the adjoining teeth and gums. After the infected and inflamed pulp has been removed the roots are filled with a biocompatible filling and sealed to keep decay from ever getting inside. A temporary filling may also be placed where the original access hole was drilled.

A Fort Myers Florida root canal will be followed-up by replacing the temporary filing with a permanent porcelain crown, which completely seals the underlying tooth and acts as a new chewing surface. If your tooth hurts call our office immediately so your tooth can get the relief it needs to remain a vital part of your mouth.

McGregor Dental at McGregor Point
15271 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
(239) 321-5204