When you have a toothache, this could be due to an infected tooth, and treatment is needed to not only halt discomfort, but prevent the loss of a tooth. With a root canal, we can stop infection and protect your overall oral health. In today’s blog, your Celina, TX, dentist talks about helping smiles with root canal therapy.
The Causes of Infection
How does a tooth develop an infection? When a tooth is infected, this means that bacteria has reached the inner pulp, the nerve center of the tooth. This is usually due to an advanced cavity or possibly a serious injury to the tooth, like a fracture. When this happens, you could develop painful symptoms like toothaches, sensitivity when you eat or drink, swelling, a discharge from the tooth, or fever and pain in the face or jaw. If you have persistent pain in and around your smile, let us know right away so we can conduct a diagnosis to see if you need a root canal for relief.
Starting the Root Canal Process
We know that people often feel nervous at hearing they need a root canal, but we take steps to ensure the process is a fast and comfortable one, a process many find comparable to a simple dental filling placement. To begin, we will numb the tooth and for anxious patients we could even offer sedation to help them feel calm and relaxed. We then open the tooth and remove the tissues from within. We clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly and add a restorative filling to the inside. The last step is to cap the tooth with a crown, one custom-made to ensure a balanced bite and proper fit, and a lifelike appearance too.
Preserving Your Tooth
Treatment helps prevent the tooth from being lost, so you have a full and attractive smile following treatment. To help lower the risk of future cavities and infections, we urge you to take time to properly brush and floss daily, and that you cut back on the sugar and starch in your diet too. Be sure you see our team for a routine checkup and cleaning too, so that we can remove plaque and tartar to prevent enamel erosion and tooth decay.
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat an infected tooth with a root canal, or if you have pain in your tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. We want to help you enjoy a full and comfortable smile.
Celina Family Dentistry Provides Restorative Dentistry
Our team wants to help treat a dental infection and keep your smile intact. To find out more about how we treat an infected tooth, call Celina Family Dentistry in Celina, TX at (214) 851-0130 today.
