Dr. Jameela Jifri and associates at Scott and Derry Dental Care of Milton, Ontario, are dedicated professionals who help patients with a myriad of conditions that affect their oral health and wellness. We also provide root canal therapy, a procedure designed to save a tooth from extraction. Below are a few of our patients’ more frequently asked questions on this procedure.
Root canal therapy is a standard dental treatment performed at Scott and Derry Dental Care of Milton, Ontario, that involves removing the infected pulp from the inside of a tooth. This procedure is usually recommended by Dr. Jameela Jifri when the infection has spread to the tooth’s root and cannot be treated with other methods. It is the only alternative to permanent tooth extraction and is a more conservative treatment option.
Scott and Derry Dental Care prioritize life-changing services and treatments from our office in Milton, Ontario. And one of the best things we can do for your smile and “self” is to protect and preserve your teeth! While it has an (undeserved) negative reputation, root canal therapy (RCT) may, in fact, be the only way to “save” damaged teeth. There are many myths about this standard treatment. Our experienced and skilled dentist, Dr. Jameela Jifri, is happy to dispel these misconceptions. Myth: Root canal treatment is painful. What we want you to know about the perceived “dangers” of RCT is, … Continue reading
At Scott and Derry Dental Care of Milton, Ontario, patients can receive the care they need to achieve and maintain their oral health and wellness. Dr. Jameela Jifri and her dental associates are pleased to provide a wide range of services, including general, cosmetic, and restorative care. In situations where patients have signs of an infection in their smile, procedures such as root canal therapy may need to be completed on an emergency basis. Continue reading to learn more about the signs of infected tooth nerves and teeth and what can be done to save them from extraction.
At Scott and Derry Dental Care of Milton, Ontario, patients often have many questions when they are told that they need root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment. By educating patients on the procedure and what to expect, many individuals are no longer afraid to have the procedure performed and understand the need to extract the tooth if treatment is not explored. Below are some of the more commonly asked questions about root canal treatment.
With good home hygiene and regular dental visits, you can avoid many dental health problems. However, life happens, and sometimes a tooth becomes severely compromised due to factors that are beyond your control. When this happens, root canal therapy may be the only way to save a tooth that would need to be removed otherwise. Dr. Jameela Jifri, a dentist in Milton, Ontario, performs root canal treatment with a gentle touch so you can get out of pain and back to your everyday life.
It is a common perception that when you get root canal therapy, you must get a dental crown placed on top of the tooth after it has been treated. But is this really true? While this is true in many cases, particularly for the back teeth that are subjected to intense grinding and chewing forces, root canal treatment without a crown is possible in certain scenarios. The team at Scott and Derry Dental Care in Milton, ON will walk you through your options if you need root canal therapy and will advise you about the dental restoration that is best … Continue reading
Many oral conditions can be prevented, stopped, and even reversed with appropriate and proactive dental care. Our team in Milton, Ontario, at Scott and Derry Dental Care embodies this approach in everything we do. Dr. Jameela Jifri and associates partner with patients to protect or resolve damage caused by dental decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss. Furthermore, our no-nonsense and well-tolerated approach to root canals effectively restores severely damaged teeth, setting our patients up for long-term oral health and well-being.
The root canal procedure has long been known as the most painful dental work one typically gets at a dentist, aside from a wisdom tooth removal. In fact, wisdom teeth usually involve actual dental surgery, whereas the root canal procedure can still be performed in a regular dental office. However, the name and myth often get people nervous about root canals, which is not necessary. At Scott and Derry Dental Care, Milton, ON, root canal treatment options are easy to take advantage of. The Root Canal Procedure The typical root canal procedure follows several predictable steps that take out the … Continue reading
Top three root canal myths Of all dental procedures, why do people fear this one so much? These widely held – and wildly inaccurate – beliefs are largely responsible.
