If you have a persistent toothache in a tooth, this could mean more than a simple cavity. You could also have a dental infection, which could eventually threaten the stability of your tooth! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about stopping toothaches and protecting smiles with a root canal.
Toothaches, Infection, and Missing Teeth
If you have regular pain in a tooth that doesn’t subside and instead grows in severity, this could mean severe decay or an infected tooth. If you ignore the issue, the risk of infection spreading or the tooth being lost only increases. Instead, see our team now! We can conduct a detailed diagnosis and if we find out that you have an infection, we can plan root canal treatment in detail. Our team then helps you avoid painful symptoms and missing teeth, so your smile stays full and beautiful!
Help with a Root Canal
Our team will use a digital x-ray to obtain a detailed picture of your tooth’s interior, so we can assess the appearance of your smile. We will then conduct a root canal to help. The procedure is comfortable, we will numb the tooth with a local anesthesia and we can also offer our more nervous patients sedation to ensure they remain calm and comfortable.
We then open the tooth to access and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of the tooth and replace the tissue with a special restorative filling material. The final step is to actually cap your tooth with a crown, which looks natural and protects the remaining structure, while also offering a durable chewing surface.
Tips for Avoiding Infection
You can help lower the risk of infection and decay. For example, be sure you see our team for an exam and cleaning every six months. There is still time to receive one before the year ends! Be sure you cut back on the sugar and starch you consume and make time to brush your teeth when you wake up and then again before bed. Flossing before bed is also essential for protecting your smile. If you see our team now, you also have a chance to use your remaining 2025 dental benefits and health savings account funds before they expire at the end of December!
If you have any questions about stopping painful infections with a safe and comfortable root canal procedure, then contact our office today to learn more and get started.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Your Restorative Treatment
Our team is eager to make sure you start 2026 with a healthy and comfortable smile. To find out more about treating an infected and aching tooth, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
