What is the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure?

When a root canal needs to be performed, it means your tooth has likely sustained some kind of trauma, resulting in the death or inflammation of nerve endings and other organic material within your tooth. A root canal removes the dead material from inside the tooth, also known as the pulp. Failure to do this will result in the tooth essentially rotting out from the inside, often causing pain and swelling. 

The root systems of teeth can vary, as some are relatively straightforward and easy to navigate, while others possess elaborate canal systems. In order to make the root canal process easier for the dentist and more comfortable for you, a new technique known as a GentleWave Root Canal Procedure has been created. If your dentist has recommended a root canal for your injured tooth, here is what you need to know about the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure.

Remember, this article is not a replacement for customer-tailored dental care from a qualified dentist or endodontist. 

What is a GentleWave Root Canal Procedure?

GentleWave is a minimally invasive option to traditional root canal treatment. This technology uses acoustic energy to thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the root canal system. According to GentleWave, the process is “designed to prepare, clean, and preserve the structure of the teeth.”

From a patient’s point of view: it is quick and often pain-free. From an endodontist point of view, it reaches spaces that traditional methods can’t always reach.

The advanced technology uses multiple wavelengths of sound to gently distribute disinfecting fluid to the entire root canal system, even reaching and cleaning the microscopic spaces where bacteria can hide. 

The major difference is how your endodontist cleans the tooth. GentleWave is less invasive since it harnesses abroad spectrum energy instead of files and instruments to do the cleaning of the tooth. This leaves more of the tooth’s natural structure intact while cleaning and disinfecting the tooth. After cleaning, the tooth is filled with a biocompatible material like gutta-percha. Your endodontist will ensure to seal the tooth to prevent new bacteria.

The traditional root canal may take an hour and 45-minutes appointment to complete the whole process while the GentleWave procedure is considerably quicker.

Benefits of the GentleWave Procedure

We have compiled a few benefits of the GentleWave:

• Less pain and minimally invasive
• Less time commitment from the patient
• With deep cleaning, it is less likely to leave behind harmful bacteria or infected tissue

Take Advantage of Our Services

If your general dentist has told you that you need a root canal, it’s well worth your time to consider a specialist dentist that works primarily on root canals. An endodontist is exactly the professional you want to consider, as they perform root canals daily. 

And on top of this, you should consider an endodontist that utilizes the new GentleWave Root Canal Procedure. This procedure allows for a complete root canal that will thoroughly clean out the interior of your tooth better than any other available method. This means you’re less likely to have to go back to the dentist for a second root canal because the first one failed to clean out the tooth fully. Plus, with a single visit to the dentist for a root canal, you won’t have to take more time out of your already busy schedule.

So, whether you’ve been told you need to have a root canal or you suspect it is something that needs to happen, you owe it to yourself to schedule an appointment with the staff at Southern Endodontic Specialists. The dental office specializes in root canals and takes advantage of all the latest technology, including the GentleWave Root Canal Procedure.

So, if you have additional questions about the procedure or are ready to schedule an appointment, you can do so either directly through the website or by giving the friendly staff a phone call at your earliest convenience.