Root Canal Treatment
If you have a painful, infected tooth, a root canal treatment may be able to save the tooth and eliminate the infection from spreading to the rest of the body. Root canal treatment involves removing the dying nerves from inside the tooth to eliminate bacteria, disinfecting the nerve space, and then placing a plant based material in that space. With posterior teeth, due to the normal masticatory forces, a crown might be indicated afterwards. Antibiotics might be prescribed prior to the procedure if the infection is extensive and has spread, making it harder to anesthetize the tooth.Come visit us at Riverview Dental and allow Dr. Chowdhury to address your dental needs!