Root Canal Therapy In Mississauga

A root canal is an effective way to preserve your natural teeth, stop tooth pain, and restore the tooth to its full function. Click the button below to learn more about root canal therapy at Benitez Dental Clinic in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Saving Your Natural Tooth

A root canal procedure may seem intimidating, but it is a highly effective way to provide long-lasting benefits beyond protecting your natural tooth. Root canal therapy involves the removal of an infected or damaged nerve from inside the tooth and replacing it with a special material to preserve the structure and overall strength of your tooth. The dental team at Benitez Dental Clinic in Mississauga, Ontario, provides comprehensive root canal treatment with minimal discomfort.

The following symptoms may indicate that it is time for a root canal:

Severe toothache
Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold.
Swelling and tenderness in the gums.
Darkening or discolouration of the tooth.
An abscess (or pimple) on the gums.

The Root Canal Treatment Plan

There are several options available for restoring teeth. Patients with tooth gaps sometimes opt for veneers, while those with cracked or chipped teeth may consider fillings. But dental bonding offers a few advantages over alternative treatments. Here are just a few:

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

An x-ray is the first step to diagnosing what could be causing your symptoms. After the x-ray and before your root canal therapy can begin, you may be prescribed antibiotics to help clear away any infection or inflammation.

Prepping the Tooth

Before the root canal procedure can begin, your tooth will have to be numbed. Numbing your tooth is done by applying a local anesthetic to ensure you don’t feel any pain during the root canal treatment. Once your tooth is numb, specialized instruments remove any infected or damaged nerve from inside the tooth.

Sealing the Tooth

Once the damaged nerve, infection, and decay are removed from inside your tooth, the dentist or endodontist will fill the root canal with a special material designed to seal and protect your tooth from further infection.

How Does Dental Bonding Stack Up To Other Cosmetic Treatments?

Quick and Painless While fillings or dental veneers, are relatively straight-forward procedures, some drilling or reshaping is usually required to prepare the teeth for treatment. This is rarely the case with dental bonding. Very little, if any, of your natural tooth has to be removed in preparation. This makes the bonding procedure almost completely painless.
Low Cost More extensive cosmetic dental treatments, such as dental veneers and orthodontics, can come with a hefty price. And for good reason – more extensive changes call for a personalized treatment plan of greater complexity. However, dental bonding is a simple and low-cost treatment option for minor changes to a few teeth.
Perfect for Small Repairs For more in-depth smile alterations, you will benefit from more complex treatment plans. These may include dental veneers, dental crowns, or orthodontics. But for minor changes, like patching a chipped tooth, closing up small gaps, or a simple reshaping, composite bonding is the easiest and most elegant solution available.

Cost Of Saving Your Smile!

Root canal therapy can be a surprisingly affordable solution for preserving your natural tooth. On average, root canals can cost you between $200-$500. Dental insurance may cover much more than you think. No dental insurance coverage? Treatment is still within reach—but may cost anywhere from $600 to just over $1200.

Factors affecting the cost of root canal therapy:

The severity of the tooth decay or infection.
The location of the tooth.
Complications that arise during the procedure.
Overall oral health.
Your overall oral health.

Your mouth is unique, and so are your treatment needs. The best way to understand your options is to speak with a dental professional. If you need root canal therapy, don’t wait! Contact Benitez Dental Clinic in Mississauga, Ontario, today and schedule your appointment!

Our skilled team will help you get to the root of the problem.

Is there an alternative treatment to root canals?
Root canals are often seen as a necessary evil. The truth is that getting a root canal on an infected or abscessed tooth isn’t about avoiding discomfort—it’s about preserving your health and well-being. Ignoring these infections may make them life-threatening situations requiring much more invasive treatments than a simple root canal would provide if caught early.

Still apprehensive? We understand. The team at Benitez Dental Clinic will review all available options tailored specifically for you. We will only perform root canal therapy when we believe it is the best course of action and with minimal discomfort. Contact us today, and let’s keep your smile healthy!