Should a tooth become infected, this could cause discomfort and without treatment, could lead to a missing tooth. But to keep your smile full and stop discomfort, you need restorative treatment. We can help with a root canal! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about the benefits of root canal therapy!
The Warning Signs of Dental Infection
How do you know if you have an infected tooth? Dental infection means that harmful oral bacteria have reached the tooth’s pulp, a collection of living tissues that act as the nerve center of the tooth. This could happen as a result of a cavity or an injury to the teeth. You could experience painful toothaches, sensitivity when you bite down or chew, headaches and jaw pain, facial aches, and even swelling or a discharge from the tooth. Without treatment, this could cause the tooth to essentially die, so extraction is needed to keep the infection from spreading, or the tooth is lost. But we can preserve your smile with a root canal procedure!
Keeping Smiles Comfortable
We know people often feel nervous when they hear about a root canal, but most patients find the procedure comparable to a simple dental filling. We will plan the procedure by taking detailed digital images of your tooth with digital x-rays. Our team can also administer a local anesthetic to numb the area, and discuss sedation to help anxious patients enter a deep state of clam and comfort, with no memory of the procedure. We want to make sure your root canal procedure is a positive experience.
Root Canal Therapy
When you are ready for the procedure, our team will open the tooth so we can access and remove the infected tissues from within. Once we do, we will clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly. Next, we will add a special restorative filling known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, one that not only looks natural and blends with your smile, but one that can protect the tooth. This stops discomfort and prevents your tooth from being lost!
If you have any questions about how we preserve smiles and stop discomfort with an endodontic procedure, or if you have an aching tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today. We want to help you enjoy better oral health and a comfortable smile!
Learn More About Treating Your Infected Tooth
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, is ready to help stop discomfort and keep your smile full with an endodontic procedure, so you can enjoy good oral health. When you have an infected tooth, reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585.
