{"id":200,"date":"2019-12-02T20:58:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T20:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2020-01-02T21:01:23","modified_gmt":"2020-01-02T21:01:23","slug":"restorative-root-canal-in-bothell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/restorative-root-canal-in-bothell\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You May Need a Root Canal, and How to Recover from It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/x_ray_of_root_canal__1537412570_54473.jpg\" alt=\"X-ray of infected tooth root\" class=\"wp-image-201\" width=\"305\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/x_ray_of_root_canal__1537412570_54473.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/x_ray_of_root_canal__1537412570_54473-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/x_ray_of_root_canal__1537412570_54473-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More than likely, you\u2019ve heard about the root canal process\nfor restoring a decayed tooth, but you may not be sure why it\u2019s necessary.\nThankfully, a local dentist helps to remove any confusion by explaining what\nthe process entails and why you may need one. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll\nalso learn what steps you can take to aid in your recovery from a root canal in\nBothell so your oral health can be fully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/root-canal-therapy.html\">restored<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do I Need a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual cause of a root canal is that oral bacteria growth\nhas been allowed to travel to the sensitive inner areas of a tooth where the\ncanals and nerves are housed. Once decay has reached this point, a simple\nfilling won\u2019t suffice to restore the tooth. Thus, your dentist will likely need\nto perform a root canal procedure to address the problem. However, this is\ndependent on whether enough material still remains to salvage the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What a Root Canal Entails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical root canal procedure includes the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Capturing X-rays to pinpoint where the decay is<\/li><li>Numbing the treatment site to ensure a\ncomfortable procedure <\/li><li>A small incision into the infected tooth to gain\naccess to the decayed tissue<\/li><li>The decayed tissue removed, and the area thoroughly\ncleaned<\/li><li>The vacated space filled with a compound called\ngutta-percha<\/li><li>The tooth sealed and bite impressions captured to\nbe used to fabricate a dental crown<\/li><li>A temporary covering placed over the tooth<\/li><li>Final placement of the finished dental crown<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The process doesn\u2019t stop with the placement of the new crown,\nthough. There are additional steps that you\u2019ll need to take to ensure the\nsuccess of the root canal procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Do After Receiving a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the root canal procedure is done, you may experience some\nslight pain when the numbing medication wears off. To quiet any discomfort, you\ncan take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin). You should\nalso avoid chewing any hard foods, as it could irritate the treatment site and\nlead to a dental emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, within 24-48 hours, you can perform your normal\noral hygiene regimen. You should still be careful when cleaning around the\ntreatment site to avoid an injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving forward, your diligence in keeping your teeth clean,\nwhich should include brushing and flossing at least two times a day, will help\nto prevent the chances of you needing another root canal in the future. You\nshould also be sure to maintain regular visits to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/contact-us.html\">dentist<\/a> for cleanings\nand checkups. Thus, any budding issues can be stopped in their tracks before\nthey get worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Henry Hsue is a graduate of Boston University School of\nMedicine. He has additionally taken hundreds of hours of continuing education\nto ensure that he can provide the best care to his patients. Dr. Hsue helps\npatients overcome advanced tooth decay by performing root canals at Annigan\nDental, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than likely, you\u2019ve heard about the root canal process for restoring a decayed tooth, but you may not be sure why it\u2019s necessary. 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