Enjoy the Benefits of Root Canal Treatment in Chester, VA
Most people don’t like to think about getting a root canal. However, this is one of the most misunderstood dental treatments. Patients who get root canal therapy at Felton Dentistry don’t feel any more discomfort than they do getting a tooth filled. In the skilled hands of Dr. Felton, root canals offer you many benefits, including:
Call us today at 804-717-2099 if you think you might need a root canal procedure to save your tooth. Contact our team to get the relief you need soon.
Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal
A tooth’s root canals are located in the soft inner part of the tooth known as the pulp. When a tooth gets damaged or a cavity is left untreated, an infection can eventually reach the pulp and cause you a great deal of pain.
At this point, a root canal procedure is usually required to stop the pain and repair your tooth. In most cases, a root canal will help you avoid having to remove the tooth.
Step 1
We’ll first administer local anesthesia and make sure the area around your infected tooth is completely numb. Then your dentist will make a small hole in the top of the tooth, through which they will remove the diseased pulp.
Step 2
Next, your dentist will use HyFlex rotary files to carefully shape and repair each root canal inside the tooth. These high-tech power tools are more precise than traditional manual files. Disinfecting medicine will then be applied to sterilize the inside of the tooth.
Step 3
Dr. Felton will then seal the canals with a special, rubber-like material called gutta-percha. This will help prevent the tooth from becoming reinfected. Finally, they will close the hole in the top of the tooth with composite resin.
For a lasting restoration, we recommend capping the tooth with a crown. Materials available for the crown include all-ceramic, porcelain-over-metal, and gold. A new crown will help strengthen the tooth and provide more stability for biting and chewing.
Root canals help our patients feel better – and they can do the same for you!
What Our Patients are Saying
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Great staff. We were brought back too our appointment on time and the whole process was professional and friendly
Charlene Davis
I came in for an extraction about a month ago. The experience was great! The assistant was so sweet, and made sure to distract me and talk about dogs :).... Read More
Ashley Rose
Very friendly staff. Dental hygienist and dentist were very helpful and knowledgeable. I love the professionalism of this staff.
Sandra Parham
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I avoid the Dentist at all costs, however, I have been in excruciating pain for 3 days and knew my normal “it will pass” method wasn’t going to work this... Read More
Melissa Perrine
Honest to God ???? best experience I ever seen from the front staff to the dental assistant and to the doctor excellent service very friendly highly recommended
Nazmi Habiballah
Been with Dr Felton for over 20 years. Service is great and the staff is always helpful and friendly.
Patricia Nichols
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Experienced worst tooth pain in my life call Dr. Felton's office was seen right away, he treated me pain-free. He and staff very professional and caring. He and his... Read More
Jane Haycox
Wonderful experience. Staff members were so kind and attentive. They cared so much for my well being. Arlene especially was kind and gracious. I will be going back.
Teddy Cogbill
I Love the knowledgeable care and gentilness of Dr. Felton and dentists here, (I was scared to death of dentists)the care, the knowledge and patience of the hygienist and... Read More
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