A dental infection could lead to major discomfort in a tooth and without treatment, could mean the potential loss of your tooth. But our team can help save an infected tooth and bring relief with a root canal treatment. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about the root canal procedure and explains how this can save an infected tooth!
Discomfort and Dental Infection
When you begin to experience tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, or a toothache that doesn’t subside after a day or two, you should let us know. Other possible warning signs of a dental infection include pain when you bite down, swelling, aches in the face and jaw, and even a discharge from the tooth itself. The infection itself occurs when harmful oral bacteria reach the inner pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This could occur due to injury to the teeth or as a result of an untreated cavity. We want to offer a root canal because otherwise, your tooth could become lost and infection could reach other parts of your smile!
Planning Your Endodontic Treatment
To begin, we will take detailed digital x-rays of your smile. The digital system uses 90% less radiation and provides images instant chairside, all without bitewings or lengthy waiting periods. With the x-ray images, we can pinpoint the position of the infection and assess the severity, so we can plan treatment in detail. To help ensure the process is comfortable for you, our team will offer a local anesthesia. We also have sedation, which is very helpful for those with severe anxiety or special needs, and helps people enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
The Root Canal Therapy
The root canal procedure can offer relief in only one visit. To get started, our team will open the tooth so we can access and then remove the tissues from within. Once we do, our team will clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly and add a special restorative filling material, known as gutta percha. Finally, we cap the tooth with a dental crown. The restoration is custom-made to ensure a proper fit and a lifelike appearance, so your tooth looks good and is protected from further decay or infection.
If you have any questions about root canal therapy, or if you would like to schedule a visit for yourself, then contact our team today.
Schedule Your Visit for Restorative Dental Care
Our team wants to help you restore your tooth to stop discomfort and avoid tooth loss. Contact Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX by calling 214-851-0130 to schedule your next appointment for restorative dentistry.
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