Questions & Answers

Root Canal vs Tooth Extraction. A root canal has a better success rate than a tooth extraction because there are little to no future complications associated with the procedure. Root canals are performed by dentists to clean and restore an infected tooth. There is no need to extract or remove the tooth.

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection at the centre of a tooth. Root canal treatment is not painful and can save a tooth that might otherwise have to be removed completely.

You can eat 1 hour after a root canal, which is enough time to allow your temporary filling to fully harden, but it's generally recommended that patients wait to eat until after the anesthetic has worn off to prevent you from biting your cheek or tongue.

Most fractured teeth can be repaired either by reattaching the broken piece of tooth enamel or by bonding a tooth-colored filling. In some cases Root canal treatment followed by post and crown is required to restore the fractured tooth. See your dentist as soon as possible after the injury to treat your fractured tooth and keep it from worsening.

Various options for management of discoloured teeth include Bleaching, Microabrasion, Veneers and Laminates. With these treatment options, it is very much possible to achieve a pleasing esthetic smile.