One-Visit Endo (Root Canals)
Endo is short for endodontics from the Greek words endo (inside) and odons (tooth). The most common form of endodontic treatment is root canal therapy. Dr. Dotson and Dr. DeMars perform root canal therapy in a single visit to our Chicago dental spa.
If our doctors tell you that you need a root canal, you should consider yourself lucky. With a one-visit endo (root canal), Dr. Dotson or Dr. DeMars can save your tooth from extraction. In addition, we offer modern comfort amenities and sedation dentistry to ensure your one-visit endo treatment is comfortable and anxiety-free.
A root canal is necessary when the inside of the tooth, or pulp, becomes infected. This happens when trauma or a deep cavity penetrate the soft, inner structures of the tooth. In a one-visit endo, Dr. Dotson or Dr. DeMars clean out the diseased pulp, fill the canals with a biologically inert substance and seal the tooth. The result is a perfectly restored, natural tooth that can last you a lifetime.
Contrary to popular belief, root canal therapy does NOT cause pain; it relieves pain. The bacteria-filled canals cause pressure within the tooth. Once we remove the bacteria, the pressure and pain subside. Minor irritation around the tooth is normal, only lasts for a day or two and can be relieved with over-the-counter pain relievers.
If you have tooth pain, call Perfect Smile Dental Spa. Dr. Dotson or Dr. DeMars may be able to save your tooth with one-visit endo (root canal) treatment.