When a tooth is infected, this could cause pain when you eat or even a prolonged toothache! But we can offer relief and save the tooth at the same time, keeping your smile comfortable and whole. In today’s blog, your team at Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX, talks about stopping painful infections with a root canal treatment.
The Risk of an Infected Tooth
At the center of your tooth is a collection of nerve tissues known as the pulp. A tooth is infected once bacteria reach the pulp, which could happen due to an untreated cavity or serious injury to the tooth. When this happens, you experience pain when you eat or speak, persistent toothaches and sensitivity, and even aches in the face or jaw. There could be swelling near the tooth or even a discharge from it. When this happens, you need more than a filling. A root canal treatment can stop painful infection and protect your smile from pain and the risk of tooth loss!
Help with a Root Canal
How does root canal treatment stop painful infection? The process starts with an exam, looking into the tooth with digital x-rays to assess the position and severity of your infected tissues. We then numb your tooth, and may offer sedation if you have anxiety. When you are relaxed and comfortable, our team will open the tooth to access the interior and remove infected tissues. We then clean the inside of your tooth and replace what we removed with a special restorative filling material. Finally, we will cap the tooth with a crown, one custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and durable restoration. This stops painful symptoms and prevents the loss of your tooth or the spread of trouble.
Protecting Your Teeth
You can also take steps to help ease the risk of future decay or infection. For example, make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can monitor your tooth and offer care for decay in the earliest stages, before infection can occur. We also remove plaque and tartar to prevent enamel erosion and decay. At home, you can help with daily brushing and flossing, a diet low in sugar, and by wearing a mouthguard if you play sports!
If you have any questions about how a root canal stops painful infections, or about how to avoid decay altogether, then contact our team today to learn more.
Celina Family Dentistry Treats an Infected Tooth and Offers Relief
Pain in your tooth could mean an infected one, but we can help. With lifelike and durable tooth replacement, you can smile with confidence. To find out more about helping smiles with endodontic care, call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
