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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Great on dentistry, but I was disappointed that I was charged for a filling that had to be replaced since I had it filled there.
Adrienne Toghraie
October 3, 2024I love everybody there great experience would recommended them to everybody
Asia Newson
October 2, 2024I 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.
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Excellent experience at Felton dentistry today! Very attentive to my needs and awesome staff. I highly recommend them. Peaceful atmosphere and kindness is what you will find there. Thank you... Read More
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Love Kelsie, Jesse and staff! Phenomenal customer service! Always go above and beyond for smooth experience!
Lucy Mingloski
September 13, 2024Excellent dental care with a totally professional and caring staff. Than you!
Orlando Critzer
September 13, 2024Dr Felton and staff were very accommodating and knowledgeable. Look forward to next visit.
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September 13, 2024