5 benefits of using GentleWave® for your root canal therapy

If you are in need of root canal therapy, GentleWave® may be the perfect solution for you. In fact, nearly all root canal procedures performed at Granbury Endodontics use the GentleWave® machine! In this blog post we'll discuss five benefits of using GentleWave® for root canal therapy and why we recommend it to all our patients.

What is the GentleWave® machine?

What are we talking about when we say "the GentleWave® machine?" Well, in short, it's a cutting-edge machine that uses soundwaves and fluid dynamics to cleanse the root canal system more effectively than traditional methods. Previous methods did not include soundwaves AND fluid dynamics, so the result was not always the best cleaning and sometimes would require a root canal retreatment. So, when we opened up our practice in Granbury, investing in the GentleWave® machine for our patients was one of our very first moves.

So, without further ado, here are five benefits of the GentleWave® machine and why we use it at Granbury Endodontics:

Benefit #1: It's gentle

As you can probably tell from the name, GentleWave® is much gentler on the tooth and surrounding tissues than traditional root canal therapy methods. This means that you will experience less pain and discomfort during and after your procedure. Dr. Nieves has noted that patients often recovery pretty quickly as well.

Benefit #2: It's effective

The GentleWave® machine is extremely effective at cleansing the root canal system. In fact, studies have shown that it removes 99.99% of bacteria from the root canal system! This is extremely important because excess infected tissue in the root canal will lead to a root canal retreatment in the future. Although we'd love to see you again, we'd rather it be for something other than a root canal retreatment!

Benefit #3: It's fast

The GentleWave® machine is very fast, and most procedures can be completed in just one visit to our office. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour, and Dr. Nieves is able to get a thorough clean in an extremely short amount of time. That means less time sitting at our office and more time getting back to normal!

Benefit #4: It's safe

GentleWave® is FDA-approved and has an excellent safety record. Like we mentioned, when we opened our practice, acquiring the GentleWave® machine was top on our list, and safety was one of the #1 reasons for this.

Benefit #5: It's affordable

GentleWave® is very affordable, and many insurance plans cover the cost of the procedure. Because of the thoroughness of the clean, you're not likely to need a root canal retreatment, so the likelihood of future expenses related to a procedure done with the GentleWave® machine is very low.

If you are in need of root canal therapy, we highly recommend GentleWave®. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is gentle, effective, fast, safe, and affordable. If you're experiencing tooth pain, Dr. Nieves and our staff would love to help you get back on the path to being pain-free. Schedule an appointment with our office today!