If you have an aching tooth, then you need to see our team. We want to help treat the source of your pain and prevent the risk of losing a tooth. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about how we treat infected teeth with a root canal procedure, and how we ensure the process is a comfortable one!
Dental Infection and Painful Symptoms
A tooth becomes infected once harmful bacteria reaches the interior of the tooth and makes contact with the pulp, your tooth’s nerve center. This could be due to a serious injury, such as a fractured tooth, or even as a result of an untreated cavity, which grows and spreads with time unless addressed with a filling. When the tooth is infected, you could encounter painful aches and sensitivity when you eat or drink, discomfort when you bite down or chew, and persistent aches throughout the day and night. You could encounter swelling, a discharge from the tooth, or even aches in the face, jaw, and head. Don’t live with pain and the risk of severe complications, including tooth loss, talk to our team.
Help With a Root Canal
A root canal procedure can stop the discomfort and prevent the infection from spreading to other teeth or causing tooth loss. The process is simple. We will gently open the tooth so we can access and remove the interior tissues. We then do so, and clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly. The next step is to add a special restorative filling to the interior of your tooth. The final step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, which provides a durable structure and lifelike appearance. You can smile with confidence and avoid the risk of further complications in the tooth!
Steps to Ensure Your Comfort
We know the idea of a root canal can be a source of discomfort and anxiety for some patients. But we always take steps to ensure that even if you have anxiety, this is a comfortable and relaxing visit, a positive experience for you and your family! First, we always numb areas being treated directly with a local anesthetic. We also have sedation options to choose from, which help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with little to no memory of the process at all.
If you have any questions about how we treat an infected tooth with a root canal, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to keep your smile comfortable, full, and beautiful for years to come!
Celina Family Dentistry Provides Endodontic Treatment
Our team wants to help treat the source of an infected tooth. To provide a solution for advanced tooth decay or an infection, please call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
