{"id":59,"date":"2013-11-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilebydesignva.com\/2013\/11\/27\/root-canal-therapy-for-virginia-beac\/"},"modified":"2013-11-27T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-11-27T08:00:00","slug":"root-canal-therapy-for-virginia-beac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/root-canal-therapy-for-virginia-beac\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal Therapy for Virginia Beach and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nIf you\u2019re experiencing sensitivity or pain because of decay,
\ndamage, or an injury, you may benefit from a root canal<\/a>. During
\na root canal<\/b>, Dr. Folck<\/a> and Dr. Santos<\/a>
\nwill remove your tooth\u2019s infected nerve and replace it with a safe substance
\nbefore capping it with a protective crown. This treatment will relieve your
\npainful symptoms, restore your oral health, and prevent the need for a tooth
\nextraction.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nBut despite the changes made to your tooth, you won\u2019t have
\nto worry about your smile\u2019s functionality changing. In fact, root canals<\/b> are designed to preserve
\nthem. A root canal<\/b> only removes your
\ntooth\u2019s nerve; it doesn\u2019t remove your tooth root, which is essential for
\nanchoring your tooth to your jaw. Tooth roots also promote bone growth in the
\njaw so that it stays healthy throughout the years.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nConversely, when you lose a tooth root, your jawbone begins
\nto shrink, potentially throwing your smile out of alignment and leading to the
\nloss of other teeth. A root canal<\/b>
\nwill help you prevent this by treating infection before extraction becomes
\nnecessary.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nWhat are the signs that you might need a root canal<\/b>? Consider these:<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n