
Jun
The short answer to the question of “Do root canals hurt?” is “No.” Root canal therapy is recommended to resolve pain caused by dental infection. The more involved answer to this important question comes down to how the procedure is performed.
Maine Center for Dental Medicine uses advanced diagnostic technologies and surgical techniques to accurately pinpoint numerous, tiny tubules. With traditional methods, they may be overlooked and improperly sterilized, leaving destructive bacteria behind.
Our dentists have another ally in their fight against harmful bacteria – ozone therapy. This powerful antimicrobial agent effectively destroys infection-causing microorganisms, and prevents re-infection.
Many perceptions of the root canal procedure are not based on today’s healthy approaches; those skillfully delivered by Dr. Imam and Dr. Khan to restore your oral health, tooth function, and the appearance of your smile.
No single procedure works for every patient with trauma or decay. However, modern techniques such as those offered by Drs. Imam and Khan minimize discomfort and risks of complications, and maximize lasting, desirable outcomes.
The procedure is often associated with discomfort because the conditions it treats can be painful. As damage progresses, infection can spread to surrounding tissues and other parts of your face, which produces swelling. Fleeting pain may become severe and prolonged, and interfere with eating and sleep. Since treatment eliminates symptoms and complications rooted in these deep dental structures, root canal therapy is more accurately perceived as a form of pain relief – a way to get back to feeling better.
Anesthetic options to enhance comfort during the procedure have also come a long way from when your parents or grandparents had treatment to save a tooth. If you are uneasy about the procedure, our doctors can discuss sedative options to help you relax. Call (207) 808-7355 to schedule an appointment.
A graduate from New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Mohammed Imam began his practice in Nigeria and moved to the United Kingdom to continue his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Residency.
With over 30 years of expertise Dr. Imam regularly updates himself on modern techniques and methods whilst continuing to invest and perform procedures using the best technology and equipment to ensure his patients receive the best and most bio-compatible oral care possible.
Dr. Imam’s areas of specialty include implant dentistry, TMD and Orofacial pain. He is also SMART certified and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
An alumnus of New York University, Dr. Shafiulla Khan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained over his 35 plus years of practicing dentistry. He is well known for his passion to improve his patients’ lives with his service. While being a SMART certified professional, Dr. Khan’s areas of specialty includes Tempro-mandibular Disorders, TMJ therapy and smile make overs. He remains a prestigious member of the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) amongst many others.