Root Canal in West Allis

If you're reading this, chances are you're in discomfort, suspect you might need a root canal, or simply want to understand what a root canal is. Rest easy; you've come to the right place. Urgent Dental Care in West Allis, WI, serves the Milwaukee area and is committed to pain relief and saving your smile with compassionate, skilled care.

Why Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment (RCT) is often recommended when the innermost part of your tooth, known as dental pulp, is inflamed or infected. This pulp houses nerves and blood vessels that keep your tooth alive. When infection reaches this area—through a crack in the tooth, trauma, or deep decay—it causes intense pain.

That’s when our dentists might recommend root canal treatment. Despite what you may have heard, RCT doesn’t cause pain; it relieves it. That’s right! Thanks to strong local anesthetics and advanced technology, modern root canal therapy is a stress-free, pain-free experience. Most importantly—it is the only procedure available to save an infected tooth from extraction. 

Symptoms of Root Canal Infection

If you recognize any of these symptoms, it’s time to give Urgent Dental Care near Milwaukee a call to get the important treatment you need:

• Severe toothache
• Sharp pain when touching the tooth 
• Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
• Discoloration of the tooth
• A recurring “pimple” or bump on your gums
• Swollen or tender gums

Ignoring the need for a root canal can lead to severe consequences, including life-threatening infections that can spread beyond the mouth. Are you concerned because it’s been years since your last dental visit? Don’t worry—we pride ourselves on providing supportive and understanding care and will never lecture you about your oral habits. We’re only here to help.

Our Milwaukee dental team is here when you need us, providing same-day emergency treatment at our West Allis dental office, seven days a week, from 9 AM to 9 PM. We prioritize your comfort and will see you promptly to relieve your pain, start treatment, and get you on your way to recovery. 

Our root canal dentist in West Allis uses state-of-the-art digital imaging technology to diagnose the need for root canal treatment with precision. The treatment typically follows these steps:

• Diagnosing the infection using advanced imaging.
• Administering local anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience.
• Removing the infected or inflamed pulp comfortable, efficient rotary endodontics.
• Cleaning and disinfecting the inner chambers of the tooth.
• Filling the space with a biocompatible material and sealing it to prevent reinfection.

It’s common to experience some soreness in the treatment area after a root canal. Taking an OTC pain reliever like ibuprofen is typically all that’s needed to find fast relief. After healing is complete, we’ll place a final dental crown or filling on the tooth in about two weeks for long-term protection. 

Need Emergency Root Canal Treatment?

Call our Milwaukee area dental office at (414) 667-0911 so we can provide the prompt treatment and relief you need.