Enjoy the Benefits of Root Canal Treatment in Chester, VA
Most people don’t like to think about getting a root canal. However, this is one of the most misunderstood dental treatments. Patients who get root canal therapy at Felton Dentistry don’t feel any more discomfort than they do getting a tooth filled. In the skilled hands of Dr. Felton, root canals offer you many benefits, including:
Call us today at 804-717-2099 if you think you might need a root canal procedure to save your tooth. Contact our team to get the relief you need soon.
Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal
A tooth’s root canals are located in the soft inner part of the tooth known as the pulp. When a tooth gets damaged or a cavity is left untreated, an infection can eventually reach the pulp and cause you a great deal of pain.
At this point, a root canal procedure is usually required to stop the pain and repair your tooth. In most cases, a root canal will help you avoid having to remove the tooth.
Step 1
We’ll first administer local anesthesia and make sure the area around your infected tooth is completely numb. Then your dentist will make a small hole in the top of the tooth, through which they will remove the diseased pulp.
Step 2
Next, your dentist will use HyFlex rotary files to carefully shape and repair each root canal inside the tooth. These high-tech power tools are more precise than traditional manual files. Disinfecting medicine will then be applied to sterilize the inside of the tooth.
Step 3
Dr. Felton will then seal the canals with a special, rubber-like material called gutta-percha. This will help prevent the tooth from becoming reinfected. Finally, they will close the hole in the top of the tooth with composite resin.
For a lasting restoration, we recommend capping the tooth with a crown. Materials available for the crown include all-ceramic, porcelain-over-metal, and gold. A new crown will help strengthen the tooth and provide more stability for biting and chewing.
Root canals help our patients feel better – and they can do the same for you!
What Our Patients are Saying
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Dr. Adams was very nice, intelligent and caring and kind. She pulled my tooth and I felt no pain at all. She explained before and after procedure in detail. Kia,... Read More
Lindy Pollock
Staff was warm, friendly and very professional.
Joni Craver
I was very anxious about this appointment. I have a lot of dental work needed. Dr Felton and his entire staff made me feel so much better about the process.
Amy Kincaid
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Love doctor Felton and all of his staff they are top notch i would not go anywhere else A+ establishment
Charlotte Chase
Going to the dentist is a very scary feeling for some people but at Felton they were patient kind understanding no rush. I love it. They took their time. Explained... Read More
Tammie Lane
I already love this office. All staffs are empathetic & they truly care their patients. Thank you Dr. Felton & Dental hygienist Donna. You are truly Gem!
Junghwa Choi
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The Staff members were courteous and helpful and addressed my concerns. I had a routine cleaning that was thorough; and the Dentist performed an in-depth examination that left me highly... Read More
Beverly White
I’ve been a patient here for a few years so I can confidently say that Dr. Adams changes the whole place for the good. She’s kind, very thorough and down... Read More
Brittany Thompson
Dr Felton and his staff make a dentist visit at ease. The hygienist are gentle and have concern for how you feel during the cleaning process. I am pleased... Read More
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