Root Canal Treatment Eugene

Eliminate the Infection, Alleviate the Pain

Root canal treatment is a procedure we perform when the inside pulp portion of a tooth has become infected. Though patients often fear the thought of a root canal procedure, it is the infection they should fear more. After all, the infection will only continue to rage until it kills the tooth and possibly spreads to neighboring teeth. Fortunately, we can help prevent that from happening. Plus, we will numb your mouth thoroughly beforehand to ensure that you don’t feel any discomfort while we work to eliminate the infection.

Why Choose College Hill Dental for Root Canal Treatment?

  • Dental Insurance-Friendly Office
  • Top-Rated Dental Team on Google
  • Same-Day Emergency Appointments

Do You Need Root Canal Treatment?

Animated inside of a tooth in need of root canal treatment

Root canal treatment is needed when bacteria have found a passage to the inner portion of your tooth. This is often due to bacteria creating a deep cavity, but it can also occur when the tooth has fractured, tiny cracks in the tooth have formed, or a filling has experienced shrinkage, creating space between the filling and the tooth. Oftentimes, this results in:

  • Dull, persistent sensitivity
  • Sharp, stabbing pain
  • Dark discoloration on the tooth
  • A pimple-like bump on the gums

If these or any other abnormal dental symptoms arise, don’t wait – schedule an appointment with our emergency dentist, Dr. Ivan Paskalev.

The Root Canal Process 

Dentist and dental team member performing root canal treatment procedure

We begin the root canal by administering a local anesthetic to provide pain relief. Once numb, we then create a space inside the tooth to reach the pulp. We remove all of the inner portion, the pulp, the nerve, and the infected tissue. The canal is then cleansed with an antibacterial wash and filled with a medicated rubber material. The tooth is finally sealed with filling material and covered with a dental crown.

Moving forward, it’s very important to take certain steps to protect your teeth. That starts with brushing and flossing consistently at home and extends to scheduling a dental checkup and cleaning at our office every six months.

The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal

Dentist looking at smiling patient's teeth

To this day, root canals are one of the most feared dental procedures. If you struggle with anxiety, nerves, and stress surrounding it as well, then you may find it helpful to learn some of the noteworthy benefits that come with this emergency dental treatment, including:

  • It’s virtually painless: Since we use the latest techniques and numb your mouth thoroughly beforehand, you won’t experience any pain during your time in the treatment chair.
  • The function of your tooth will be restored: With the infection gone and the tooth covered with a dental crown, you can enjoy all of your favorite foods again.
  • The results are lifelike: The dental crown secured on top of your treated tooth will be custom-made to ensure it looks and feels incredibly natural.