Preserve Your Natural Tooth With Root Canal Treatment In East Lansing, MI

Endodontist in East Lansing, MI, which is commonly known as root canal therapy, is the branch of dentistry that focuses on diseases and injuries of the dental pulp, the soft tissues inside every tooth. Its purpose is to save a natural tooth, heal infection, and to relieve pain.

Did you know that more than 14 million teeth receive endodontic treatment yearly? By choosing endodontic treatment, you are deciding to keep your natural teeth!

What oral health issues can endodontic treatment address?

Deep Decay – When many people think of cavities, they think of them as only affecting the surface of a tooth or tooth root. But what can happen if the decay is not detected and removed and the resulting damage is repaired? The decay will continue to spread, reaching the interior of the tooth. When it does, the infection begins to involve the nerve and surrounding tissues, causing inflammation, further infection, and pain.
Tooth Fractures – Many of us have fine vertical cracks on the surface of our teeth. They’re called craze lines. They are very superficial and are not serious – they don’t affect the health or function of teeth and require no treatment. But when the cracks are fractures – actual breaks in the hard enamel that protects the inner tooth pulp – that’s where root canal therapy comes in as the sensitive nerve is exposed to bacteria in the mouth, food, and varying extreme temperatures (when you drink hot coffee or eat cold ice cream, for example). The result is pain. When a tooth fracture originates in the tooth root, it may not be noticeable to you until infection in the bone or gums sets in.
Trauma/Injury – If a tooth sustains trauma (for example, impact during sports or severe decay), the tooth nerve may die. When this happens, the pulp inside the tooth needs to be removed and replaced with a filler to save it and prevent tooth loss.

If you have questions about endodontic care, call us, your dentist in East Lansing, at (517) 210-0428, we want to help you enjoy every day with a pain-free, healthy, beautiful smile!

What is a root canal?

Beneath the hard enamel exterior of your tooth, there is a canal containing what we call “pulp” – the tooth's soft interior. Pulp is made up of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. Because the pulp does most of its work during tooth development, its job is pretty much done by the time you are an adult. That’s why, fortunately, adult teeth can survive just fine without pulp. They do this by drawing nutrients from surrounding tissues. And that’s why, when tooth pulp becomes inflamed or infected, often the choice of treatment includes removing the remaining pulp and along with it, the infection.

What is involved in the aftercare for a root canal?

At East Lansing Modern Dental, when we consider endodontic therapy for you, we have two main goals: (1) to get you out of pain quickly and permanently and (2) to save your tooth. When endodontic treatment is complete, you’ll be out of pain, and your beautiful smile will return. Homecare doesn’t change – brush twice a day and floss once a day like you already do, which is really important as it gives you the ability to…

chew a variety of foods so that you don’t have to give up your favorites and so that you receive a full range of nutrition – no compromising due to discomfort and inability to chew
bite cleanly and confidently – no avoiding foods, especially in public, which allows you to relax and enjoy meals in the company of friends and colleagues
speak clearly and without pain
laugh easily and confidently – no more covering your mouth due to the embarrassment of discolored teeth or pain.

How much does a root canal cost in Michigan?

The cost of a root canal in Michigan can vary depending on the tooth's location and complexity of the procedure. At East Lansing Modern Dental, we offer competitive pricing and flexible payment options to make your treatment affordable. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your specific needs.

Contact East Lansing Modern Dental About Root Canal Treatment Today!

Remove infection in the root of the tooth
Improve overall oral health
Eliminate pain so you can smile again
Save your damaged tooth
Prevent the spread of infection to maintain a healthy smile!

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