Root Canal Therapy | Berwyn

Serving patients in Berwyn, Cicero, Riverside, North Riverside & Lyons

Root Canal Treatment

If you suffer from a dental infection, root canal therapy is typically the most appropriate treatment to preserve your natural tooth. The procedure can also relieve symptoms, making it easier and more comfortable to chew, bite, and speak. During your procedure, Dr. Robles will use very gentle techniques and sedation, if needed, to make the root canal treatment at his Berwyn, IL, practice as comfortable as possible. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHY PERFORM ROOT CANAL THERAPY?

    Dental infection is the most common reason for a root canal, or endodontic treatment. Infection develops when bacteria enter the soft pulp inside your tooth. This pulp contains your dental nerves, which travel down through your root canals. As bacteria multiply, the infection can spread and cause significant discomfort. Other symptoms of a dental infection can include gum abscesses, chronic bad breath, and internal discoloration. Because infection can progress free of noticeable signs, your doctor will also screen for infection during routine dental exams.


    In other cases, Dr. Robles may recommend root canal therapy for a cracked tooth. If the crack is fairly large but does not extend all the way to your root, endodontic treatment may be the best solution.


  • WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE?

    Before your root canal treatment, Dr. Robles will numb your tooth and surrounding soft tissue. Some patients also choose to receive sedation to further ensure their comfort. Our team will work carefully so you should only feel a slight sensation of pressure during treatment.


  • AFTERCARE AND RECOVERY

    With Dr. Robles's skill and advanced techniques, our root canal therapy is designed to involve minimal discomfort. Right after your treatment, you may feel some slight sensitivity in your tooth and gums. You can typically control this minor irritation with non-prescription pain medications. Discomfort should subside on its own within a few days. Dr. Robles may advise against certain hard-to-chew foods, and you should also avoid directly biting down on the tooth undergoing treatment. However, once your final crown is in place, you should enjoy complete dental function and virtually no discomfort.