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WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL? The removal of infection and the
infected nerve from the inside of your tooth . That space is then sterilized
and filled so that no further infection can get in.
WILL IT CAUSE DISCOMFORT? The discomfort you may feel is due to the infection.
If you take all of the antibiotics as directed, most of the infection will be
gone and so will the discomfort. Your tooth will be numbed while we work on it
and you should not feel any discomfort . As the numbness starts to wear off,
you should take some aspirin to help with the soreness. Usually you will
experience more discomfort for a day or so after we have worked on your tooth.
(Remember, that nerve in your tooth was attached to other nerves!) For this
reason ,we prescribe very strong pain medication with most root canals. You
should not drive or drink alcohol with it. Your tooth will begin to feel a lot
better.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE ROOT CANAL? After we are sure all of the infection is
gone, we will fill your tooth with a permanent filling. If a large portion of
your tooth has broken or been destroyed by the infection /cavity, we will place
a crown on your tooth to protect it from further damage.
DO ROOT CANALS ALWAYS WORK? No! A root canal is a therapy, not a cure. It has
a high success rate but almost 4% of them fail. Sometimes the infection does
not clear up. At that point we may redo the root canal or we will send you to
a specialist.
IF THIS IS YOUR CASE, FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMPLETION, WE
WILL REFUND YOUR COST. IN ADDITION, IF THE TOOTH CANNOT BE SAVED, THE COST OF
THE CROWN OR FILLING PLACED ON THAT TOOTH WILL ALSO BE REFUNDED.
THIS WARRANTY IS NULL AND VOID IF THE PATIENT DOES NOT MAINTAIN HIS/HER 6 MONTH
CONTINUING CARE APPOINTMENTS.
People always ask us how long should this last? In our office we strive for
perfection and satisfaction, which is why we are happy to provide this warranty
for you. Today's technology has not only provided new ways of restoring teeth,
but has also shown us that we can , in fact, prevent dental disease. Instead of
going to the dentist every few years for "Drill and Fill", we hope that you
will try preventive dentistry. If you spend a few minutes every morning and
evening brushing and flossing as we recommend, and have us professionally clean
your teeth regularly, you can prevent most disease. This is why all of our
warranties must be null and void if we don't see you for your regular 6 month
check-ups!
If you are expecting or
have children, let us know that. Voice any concerns you may have about your
child’s dental health.
Your child’s 1st dental visit can take place any time after birth but no later
than 2 ½ or 3yrs. Let your child accompany you for your cleaning appointment so
he or she can get familiar with the sights and sounds and smells.
We
can take a quick look at your child’s teeth as he or she sits on your lap.
Your child should take a fluoride pill or drops if you do not have fluoride in
your drinking water. Check with your municipality. Many areas in Westmoreland
county do not have it. Most bottled water does not contain fluoride.
You should brush your child’s teeth until they are able to do a good job. Even
after they begin brushing their own, brush them yourself once a week so you can
have a better look in the child’s mouth, checking for any problems.
Parents should floss their child’s teeth until the child can do it. Have them
use the child flossers, making it easier for them! At 8 years, children should
be able to hold the floss correctly in their hands.
Pop and sweets should be considered a treat, not an everyday necessity. Do not
give your child anything to drink overnight besides water. Do not allow your
child to fall asleep with a bottle filled with milk or juice
Children should continue to visit the dentist every 6 months. We are not only
checking for cavities but for alignment and space as new teeth come in. Many
times we can catch and correct a problem, eliminating the need for braces in the
future.
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