“My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Suway since 1988.
"Dr. Suway and his staff have provided us with state-of-the-art oral health care in a pleasant, friendly and compassionate environment for many years.
"Dr. Suway has done many procedures for me including root canals, crowns and a bridge. His work is beautiful. He is truly a perfectionist and that is exactly what I want in a dentist.
"I would never trust my smile to anyone other than Dr. Suway.”
—Allison Lewis
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Root Canals
Dr. Suway performs root canals quickly and painlessly.
A root canal is a procedure that is done to save a badly damaged or infected tooth by removing the damaged part of the tooth and nerve and then filling it. Dr. Suway has been performing root canals for over 30 years and has a 100% satisfaction rating among his patients.
While no one looks forward to getting a root canal, Dr. Suway performs the procedure quickly and painlessly so you can get on with your life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suway, call us at (770) 953-1752 or click here to request an appointment online.
What is a Root Canal?
A root canal is a procedure to save a tooth that is dead, damaged or infected. The pulp, or living part of the tooth, is made up of nerves and blood vessels. It is contained in the pulp chamber, a space inside the center of the tooth which holds the pulp and extends into the roots.
A tooth can become infected or die for a number of reasons:
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Decay — bacteria causing tooth decay infects the pulp.
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Trauma — a traumatic injury can cause an inflammation of the pulp.
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Deep fillings — fillings that have to be placed close to the pulp chamber because of tooth decay or tooth fracture.
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Unexplained — sometimes the pulp can become inflamed and can die for no apparent reason.
During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed from the "canal" inside of the root, which is then cleaned, filled and sealed.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suway, call us at (770) 953-1752 or click here to request an appointment online.
What are the symptoms that indicate I might need a root canal?
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Moderate to severe lingering toothache, which may be throbbing when having hot or cold foods.
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Toothache pain so intense it wakes you up at night.
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Pain when chewing or biting.
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Swelling on your gum which when pressed may release blood or pus.
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Pain that starts in one tooth and spreads to other regions of the jaw or head e.g. an infected lower molar (back tooth) may cause you to feel pain in the ear!
Sometimes, however, there may be no symptoms.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Suway, call us at (770) 953-1752 or click here to request an appointment online.
