Root Canals Treatment
in Fort Mcmurray

There is a myth floating around that root canals are a painful procedure however, this is far from the case. Root canals are painless treatments. The pain you feel comes from the problem area in your mouth and the treatment takes away this pain.

Soft tissue forms inside your tooth, underneath white enamel and a hard layer called dentine. This tissue is known as pulp and naturally helps grow the root of your tooth as it develops. Pulp is what gets infected or inflamed, causing pain or swelling, resulting in your need to visit the dentist for a root canal. You may also need a root canal if we see signs of deep decay, a crack or chip in your tooth, an injury to your tooth, a faulty crown or you have had repeated procedures on a tooth.

Aftercare Instructions

Following your treatment or surgery, it is important you follow the aftercare instruction provided by your dentists. This information is available for you below in a downloadable PDF. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 780-790-0088. 

Your tooth is bound to be tender for the first week or two but there should not be any pain, swelling or heavy bleeding after this time frame; if so call us right away. If anesthetic was given to you during the treatment, your lips, tongue and teeth may be numb for several hours after your appointment so avoid hot foods and liquids until you have all feeling back. It is easy to burn your tongue or lip while under the numbing anesthetic. 

We suggest eating soft foods for the first 2 days after therapy in order to avoid tenderness from heavy chewing. You will need to rinse with warm salt water 2-3 times per day to help clean the area and keep it debris free. Stay away from strenuous exercise for 24 hours and always come back to see us so we can maintain your health and comfort. If you need more information, we are only a call away.

Open on Saturday and during the week nights, we can book you in for a dental appointment when most offices will be closed. Our friendly staff will provide you with a personalized dental experience, taking care of your tooth and gum needs. Our certified professionals will accommodate sedation requirements during your procedure to help get rid of those nerves. 

At Franklin Dental, there is no need to worry once your appointment is complete because we follow the Alberta Dental Fee Guide so your dental experience can be an affordable venture.

Currently, we are taking on new patients and want you to be the next one. Call us to book your appointment with one of our dental personnel. When visiting Franklin Dental for the first time, you can expect a comprehensive oral exam and x-rays. 

We will walk through our assessment of your teeth and gums, then discuss future treatments that are individually suited to you. You will leave Franklin Dental with a confident, proud smile.