Endodontist in Nanaimo: The Secret To Saving Smiles

Our friendly and patient-centric team’s goal is simple: to help you enjoy a healthy smile without pain that lasts a lifetime. When tooth pain strikes or infection takes hold deep inside a tooth, endodontic treatment – also known as root canal therapy/treatment – can save the day! If you’re looking for an experienced endodontist in Nanaimo, BC, we’re here to help.

What is endodontic treatment, and why is it needed?

Endodontics focuses on treating the dental pulp that has become inflamed or infected. In doing so, this treatment is designed to restore your natural tooth!

Did you know that root canal treatment is a very common therapy throughout the world? More than half of the studied population have at least one root-filled tooth, according to the International Endodontic Journal. Here are a few reasons why a patient may require endodontic surgery:

• Severe pain while chewing or biting
• Pimples on your gums
• A chipped or cracked tooth
• Ongoing sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has subsided
• Swollen or tender gums
• Deep decay or darkening of the gums

A deep cavity, problems from a prior filling, or a broken tooth due to trauma or heredity often all require root canal therapy.

At Terminal Park Dental Clinic, when we consider endodontic therapy for a patient, we have two main goals: (1) to get you out of pain quickly and permanently and (2) to save your tooth! When you’re missing a tooth, the neighbouring teeth have to work harder to help you chew and bite, and the extra stress may cause them to fracture. Remaining teeth will also drift into the gap left behind by the missing tooth, negatively affecting how your teeth and jaws fit together, which can cause jaw and face pain, difficulty eating and speaking, and more!

How to care for your smile after root canal therapy

• After receiving a root canal, brush, and floss as usual unless instructed otherwise by our dentist.
• Avoid smoking, as it can impact your healing and procedure process and increase your chances of requiring another root canal.
• Ensure you’re following all of our dentist’s instructions, avoid chewing hard or chewy foods, and be cautious around the root canal procedure area.

If you experience any discomfort or have concerns, just give us a call – we’re always here to help.

Our kind-hearted team focuses on ensuring you feel informed and at ease before, during, and after your endodontic treatment. Before your procedure, we’ll always discuss sedation options with you and help you choose which is ideal. Let’s work together to get you back to smiling confidently and securely! Call us at (778) 744-4247 to schedule your root canal!