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Root Canal Therapy

Root Canal Therapy in Etobicoke

Root canal therapy prevents tooth extractions and restores health and function to a tooth. Root canals are indispensable because they preserve natural teeth and avoid the need for elaborate and costly tooth replacement procedures. 

At Orchard Dental Care, we make every effort to keep your teeth healthy and smile bright. Root canal therapy is one of the ways Dr. Elizabeth Polanski and Dr. Martin Szczutkowski help patients living in Etobicoke and surrounding communities preserve teeth that have significant damage. 

Tooth Decay’s Effects on Your Smile 

After bacteria consume the sugars left on teeth, they emit an acid that corrodes teeth and causes cavities. When cavities become so deep that they reach a tooth’s inner chamber or pulp, a patient usually experiences several symptoms, for example:

  • Tenderness
  • Toothache
  • Swelling
  • Abscesses
  • Sensitivity to heat or cold

If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to seek immediate dental care. The infection can spread to neighbouring teeth and gums, creating more dental health issues, and it can access the bloodstream and infect vital organs throughout the body. 

Process of Receiving Root Canal Therapy

Dr. Szczutkowski and Dr. Polanski begin root canal therapy by creating a very small opening in the top of the tooth’s crown and removing the infected pulp. The canal is then disinfected and filled with a biocompatible material that preserves the tooth’s anatomy. Usually, a temporary crown is placed on the tooth while it heals and after a couple of weeks, the dentist will place your permanent prosthetic. 

Porcelain crowns protect teeth with severe damage and allow a tooth to continue functioning normally. Crowns are colour-matched to surrounding teeth and the porcelain has the lustre and appearance of natural enamel. When cared for properly, porcelain crowns can last a lifetime. 

Root Canal Therapy Retreatments Restore Health 

Over 90% of root canals are successful, but sometimes complications can arise. At Orchard Dental, we provide root canal retreatments to restore dental health for failed root canals still able to recover. This may be necessary if a narrow canal deep inside the tooth failed to respond to treatment or a canal became contaminated due to tooth decay, advanced gum disease, or tooth damage.

Orchard Dental Care in Etobicoke Provides Quality Dental Care

At Orchard Dental Care, we are skilled in preserving your smile with root canal therapy. Dr. Elizabeth Polanski and Dr. Martin Szczutkowski are compassionate dentists who want your teeth to shine brightly and function optimally for a lifetime. If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity or a toothache, they can alleviate your pain with the conservative care of root canal therapy.

For more information on how you can maintain your beautiful, bright smile, speak to one of our professional oral care specialists at Orchard Dental today. We are happy to answer any of your questions to help you develop a dental home care plan perfect for you. 

Testimonials

10 Years. 10 years is how long it took me to muster up the courage to get in to see a dentist again. Due to certain lifestyle choices and the accumulation of time it had been since my last dental check-up/visit, it became increasingly difficult as the years went by to get myself in. There was anxiety surrounding what could possibly be wrong after 10 years, there was the embarrassment of having to admit my 10 year absence and have someone examine my teeth after such a long time, and there was the always present underlying fact of simply not liking visits to the dentist based on past experiences (obviously).
I decided to start 2019 off right and try a new dentist. Dr. Szczutkowski and his team completely blew me away with how comfortable they made me feel. Not only were the services completed professionally and thoroughly, but I was educated along the way as to where I currently stood, and what the next steps were to reacclimate myself into the normal dental care “routine”.
I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and if you can believe it, can’t wait until my next visit in 6 months!
Thank you very much Dr. Szczutkowski and the Orchard Dental team!!

Anonymous, Burlington, Ontario

When my husband and I visited Dr. Polanski's office, we were very impressed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff and the beautifully modern decor. The equipment seemed state-of-the-art. Dr. Polanski explained the procedures clearly and was very gentle in her technique. No pain! We left feeling extremely confident about the health of our teeth going forward. Our visit was a very positive experience and we'll definitely be back!

Laura C.

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