Why To Seek a Root Canal

At Tenth Street Dental Care and Denture Center, it is important to have a general dentist seeking the best for his patients. This is the goal of Dr. Kevin J. Welch. Patients who come into his practice seeking a solution for their oral health and wellbeing can rest easy knowing they have quality, comprehensive care right in this state-of-the-art facility.

A general dentist is a dentist who offers a wide range of solutions for patients in and around the Indianapolis, IN area. Dr. Kevin J. Welch is proud to provide procedures for patients in a variety of situations. This includes those who have an infected or diseased tooth that may require extensive care and treatment. In many cases, these patients are appropriate candidates for root canal therapy.

Root canal therapy, also called endodontic treatment, is a procedure done by a dentist to remove the dental pulp from the inside of a tooth to eliminate infection and reduce pain and discomfort often felt by the patient. It is a routine procedure often preferred over extraction of a natural tooth. Root canal therapy is often seen as the last effort before removal.

During root canal therapy, the dentist accesses the inner portion of the tooth with specialized instruments. This allows him the opportunity to remove the dental pulp from inside. The dental pulp consists of tissues, blood supply, and nerves. By removing all of this, it essentially deadens the tooth. It may cause the tooth’s existing structure to weaken which is why many patients also benefit from the placement of a dental crown over the top of the tooth.

The need for root canal therapy is often determined with a diagnostic x-ray. The X-ray will show the dentist the area of concern and figure out what is going on within a tooth that is causing it to result in pain. Infection, trauma, a large cavity, and injury are just a few of the reasons why a tooth may benefit from the procedure.

Dr. Kevin J. Welch and his team at Tenth Street Dental Care and Denture Center work closely with patients in and around the community to assist them in achieving their oral health care goals. Contact his facility today at (317) 358-8885 to schedule your first consultation appointment.