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Nothing is better than maintaining your very own natural teeth. By regularly brushing, flossing, and visiting your Chicago, IL, dentist, Dr. Samia Rageb, for care, you can successfully preserve the health of your teeth. However, sometimes infection and decay sets in despite our best efforts. When this happens, it’s important to treat the problem as soon as possible. While you may think it’s easier to get a tooth pulled rather than undergoing root canal therapy, guess again!

Why is a root canal performed?

A root canal is necessary when bacteria has broken through the hard outer layers of the tooth and infected your dental pulp. Once the dental pulp has been affected, the only way to treat this problem is by turning to our Chicago general dentist for treatment.

Luckily, contrary to what you might think, a root canal is a simple, painless procedure that can save your tooth and get rid of that nasty toothache. While some people may not even notice that they have an affected dental pulp, others come into our office complaining of acute dental pain. This simple endodontic procedure can treat the source of your pain, sometimes even producing instant relief.

Are you still a bit nervous about undergoing root canal therapy? We know that undergoing any dental treatment can make you feel a bit on edge; however, our goal at Park View Smiles is to provide you with gentle dentistry. We will completely numb the area prior to treatment so that you won’t feel any discomfort, and we will continue to check in with you throughout the procedure to make sure you feel comfortable. By getting this simple procedure, we can preserve your beautiful smile and prevent tooth extraction.

Concerned? Call us

If you are experiencing the symptoms of infected dental pulp, it’s important that you call our dental team right away at (312) 726-5830. Here at Park View Smiles in Chicago, IL, we can provide you with the dental care you need to keep your smile healthy for years to come!