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Testimonials
Heather O.
I’ve always been one to avoid the dentist, especially after a few that ended terribly.. but here they are SO good and make you feel completely comfortable. I look forward to my visits now and have trust in my dentist! Absolutely recommend if you’re looking!
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You’ve just been told that the only solution for the pain in your tooth is the dreaded Root Canal. Don’t panic. We will explain the procedure and make your comfort throughout the treatment a priority.
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal treatment is performed to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or has become infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed, and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
Some indications of the need for root canal treatment may be:
Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting.
Sensitivity to hot and cold foods.
Severe decay or an injury that creates an abscess (infection) in the bone.
Infected/Inflamed Pulp Tissue
Technically “root canal” is not the name of the procedure but refers instead simply to the natural cavity found in the center of the tooth. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area inside the root canal. The tooth’s nerve lies within the root canal. Occasionally, the internal soft tissue (or pulp) of the tooth becomes infected and can result in a serious infection if left untreated.
In fact, the procedure that laymen refer to as a “root canal” is known as a pulpectomy to dentists. A pulpectomy is an endodontic treatment to cure an infected root canal. In the old days, damage to the core of a tooth usually meant it had to be removed. Today, however, a “root canal” procedure (or pulpectomy) disinfects and refills the inside of the tooth, thus preventing pain and limiting damage to the tooth.
The Root Canal Treatment Procedure
The tooth is first anesthetized then a hole is made down into the pulp. Our dentist uses tiny instruments to extract the remaining pulp from the tooth, thoroughly disinfecting the tooth canal in the process. Once disinfected, the interior of the tooth is filled with an inert material that helps prevent further infection.
We are trained to perform endodontic treatment.
Contact ustoday to set up an appointment for a root canal treatment.
We are based in Hyannis, MA
Winter Street Dental Group
188 Winter Street
Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 470-4372
Very nice doctors and stuff! Love the drs, they are very gentil and polite!
—Itz SugarCoffee
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The dentists and staff here are kind, accommodating, professional, and expert. Very good experience overall, and I enthusiastically recommend them all.
—David P.
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I’ve always been one to avoid the dentist, especially after a few that ended terribly.. but here they are SO good and make you feel completely comfortable. I look forward to my visits now and have trust in my dentist! Absolutely recommend if you’re looking!
—Heather O.
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Friendly staff, clean and comfortable waiting area. Every procedure is explained to you.
—Jeanette N.
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Very pleasant staff. No waiting. Efficient.
—Trish G.
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Friendly, meticulous, patient, painless, true craftsmanship. Hard to believe my new crown feels better than my original tooth! Thanks!