Dental infection is a serious oral health issue, and one that benefits from endodontic treatment. A root canal can address the infection caused by tooth decay or fractured teeth, so you avoid painful symptoms. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about stopping painful infections with a root canal, so you can smile with comfort and confidence.
Dental Infection and Tooth Loss
How does an infection happen in your tooth? Well, this occurs when harmful oral bacteria is able to make contact with the inner pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This could happen due to an untreated cavity or as a result of a damaged tooth or teeth grinding. Without treatment, the infected tooth will continue to grow in severity until the tooth is essentially dead, and the issue can reach other parts of your smile. This could mean the loss of your tooth, or the need for extraction to prevent the spread of infection. But with a root canal, our team can halt discomfort and keep your tooth intact!
Planning Your Endodontic Treatment
How do we get started? When you see our team for treatment, we will use digital x-rays to look at the interior of your tooth. The system uses 90% less radiation, and the images are available instantly chairside, and no need for uncomfortable bitewings either! With these high-definition images, our team will be able to assess the position and severity of your issue, so we can plan your root canal procedure in detail. To ensure the procedure is a comfortable one, our team can administer a local anesthetic to numb the area. We also have sedation that helps patients with special needs or anxiety reach a state of calm and euphoria, with little to no memory of the procedure at all.
The Root Canal Procedure
When you are ready, we will open your tooth so that we can access the interior and then remove the tissues from within. Once we do, your team will clean the interior of the tooth and add a special restorative filling known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, one custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a balanced bite. If you have any questions about how we stop painful concerns with a root canal, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more.
Do You Need a Root Canal Procedure?
With treatment, our team can help stop discomfort and keep your smile full and beautiful. Contact My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603) 965-3407 to speak with our team and schedule your next visit. We want to help preserve your smile and ensure you can smile with confidence again!
