When you have a tooth that hurts when you team, or has an ache that doesn’t pass after a day or two, there is a real chance you have a cavity or even a dental infection! To offer relief from your discomfort and to keep your smile whole, our team could offer a root canal. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we treat infections with a root canal.
The Warning Signs of an Infected Tooth
Dental infection means that your tooth’s nerve center, the pulp, has come into contact with harmful oral bacteria. This contact could be due to issues like plaque buildup and poor oral hygiene, which weakens the enamel to allow tooth decay to form. Without treatment, the decay eventually reaches the pulp. Infection could also occur when a tooth is injured, becomes cracked or chipped, or if structure is worn down by bruxism (teeth grinding). When you have persistent pain in a tooth, or sensitivity when you eat or speak, then contact our team right away.
The Risks of an Untreated Tooth
Without treatment, tooth decay could grow in severity until a tooth is infected and in pain. Likewise, when an infection remains untreated and grows, there could be major complications. In this case, the complication is tooth loss! When you lose a tooth, this could lead to major complications with the appearance of your smile, bite balance, and even your overall oral health. To avoid tooth loss and stop discomfort, you should see our team for an endodontic treatment. Root canal therapy can help preserve your smile and keep it intact and comfortable.
Help with Root Canal Therapy
First, we will carefully examine your smile to assess the position and severity of your infected tooth, so we can plan your root canal in detail. Next, we will take steps to keep you comfortable, such as administering a local anesthesia or for those with anxiety, dental sedation. Once you are prepared and comfortable, our team will open the tooth so we can remove the infected tissues from within and clean the interior of the tooth. We add a special restorative material known as gutta percha, and finally, cap the tooth with a dental crown. This offers a lifelike appearance and safeguards your tooth.
If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat an infection with a root canal, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule An Appointment for Endodontic Treatment With Our Team!
We want to help you enjoy a healthy and comfortable smile, one that looks good too. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407.
