Root Canal Treatment

A severe toothache that continues to worsen is often a sign of an infected or abscessed tooth. Some reasons an infection can develop are advanced decay, trauma, or a crack that allows bacteria to travel deep into the tooth’s pulp area.

When We Recommend Root Canal Treatment

A root canal procedure involves removing the infected pulp to relieve pain and save the tooth from extraction. Some signs we look for are:  

• Severe, persistent toothache
• Swollen or tender gums near the affected tooth
• Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold
• Sharp pain when touching or chewing on the tooth
• Tooth discoloration
• A white bump or “pimple” on the gums
• A foul odor or taste in the mouth

If you recognize any of these symptoms, we urge you to call us at (574) 753-4542 for an emergency appointment. The pain won’t go away on its own, your risk for tooth loss increases, and infection can spread to other parts of your body and become life-threatening.

With advanced rotary endodontics, we can perform root canal procedures faster and with more accuracy and effectiveness than ever before. Our dentists perform the following steps:

• Thoroughly numb the tooth so you don't feel any pain. Nitrous oxide is also available for your comfort.
• Access the inside of the tooth through a small hole
• Use advanced technology to remove the inflamed or infected pulp
• Thoroughly clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth
• Place a material called gutta-percha in the hollows to prevent reinfection.
• Place a temporary filling on the tooth to protect it as it heals

In about two weeks, you will return to our Logansport office so we can place a final filling or create your same-visit CEREC® crown.

Are Root Canals Painful?

The idea that root canal treatments, also known as endodontic therapy, are painful is largely a myth. The excruciating pain experienced leading up to treatment is caused by the infection. The fact is that when your dentist numbs the tooth, the pain disappears. Once they remove the infected pulp, you will feel some soreness in the area, but the intense pain will be gone.

Dr. Travis Parker and Dr. Esi Parker offer top-notch dental services in the Logansport area, including endodontic therapy. They are meticulous and thorough with your treatment to ensure the best long-term results.

If you’re currently in pain, please call us as soon as possible, so we can save your tooth and provide the relief you desperately need.