A closer look at root canals & tooth extractions

Let’s face it. Not all dental procedures are as easy as a cleaning. Some require more time and skilled dentistry. Root canals and tooth extractions fall into this category. You may need to have a tooth pulled if it gets infected or decayed beyond the point of saving it. The team at Advanced Family Dentistry can help with tooth extractions in Wasilla, as well as other services, like root canals.

A root canal can be a more detailed procedure. Let’s take a look...

What is a root canal?

When your dentist tells you need a root canal, this means you have a damaged area of a tooth that needs to be cleaned out. In order to do this, a dentist needs to clean out the canals inside of the tooth’s root. If you’re looking for Root Canal Dentist in Wasilla or Anchorage, Dr. Lowrie can help to explain the procedure to make you as comfortable as possible.

Why do I need a root canal?

There are several reasons why your dentist may tell you that you need a root canal. They include:

· Tooth Decay. When the decay has penetrated the outer layers of the tooth, this can become painful to the point that a root canal is necessary.

· Tooth Damage. Cracked or chipped teeth can cause tooth decay and root canal pain.

· Disease. If you are at risk for infection in the tooth pulp, you may need a root canal. This is to not only save the tooth, but prevent damage to those around it.

While you may not specifically know you need a root canal, you will start to develop symptoms that something is wrong. Severe pain during or after chewing is a good indicator as well as extreme sensitivity to hot or cold in the area of the tooth. In severe cases, the tooth even becomes discolored.

Contact Us!

Whether you are looking for a root canal dentist in Wasilla or Anchorage or tooth extractions, look no further than Advanced Family Dentistry. Dr. Lowrie and his highly skilled dental team are here to serve all your needs. We can provide these services as well as a variety of other dental services. Call us today at (907) 357-5018(Wasilla) or (907) 344-1990(Anchorage) to schedule an appointment. We are open Saturdays for your convenience! Our office is located in Wasilla 1401 S Seward Meridian Pkwy, Suite E and our other location in Anchorage 2020 Abbott Road, #5 Anchorage, AK 99507. Call us today!