If you have pain in your teeth, this could be due to a severe cavity or possibly an infection. Treatment is needed to stop the pain and prevent tooth loss, and we can offer this solution! In today’s blog, Dr. Robert M. Browne, DDS talks about helping tooth pain with a root canal procedure.
The Onset of a Dental Infection
When a tooth becomes infected, this could mean you need treatment right away. Otherwise, the infection could spread to other teeth or move not the jaw. You could lose a tooth or require tooth extraction to protect your smile. Not to mention the severe discomfort during the infection! This could occur when a cavity forms and is not treated, spreading until bacteria reach the pulp at the center of the tooth. An injury or teeth grinding could also expose the sensitive interior tissues to harmful bacteria. We want to save your smile from tooth loss, so we can combat an infection with a root canal.
Root Canal Therapy
When you have regular pain and sensitivity in your tooth, don’t ignore this, instead see us right away. Our team will carefully and gently examine the tooth for signs of an infection, using the latest in digital imaging to do so. We assess the presence and severity of your infection and start the root canal treatment process. Once you are properly numbed and treated, we will open the tooth to remove the interior tissues and clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly. We then add a special restorative filling, and finally we cap the tooth with a custom crown, to offer a lifelike appearance and protect it from further discomfort and injury. In one sitting, this can transform your smile and bring immediate relief too.
Ensuring Comfort
Even if you have dental anxiety or special needs, we want to ensure your treatment experience is a comfortable and relaxing one. Which is why we will numb the tooth with a local anesthetic. We also have dental sedation options, such as nitrous oxide or even oral conscious sedation, which can help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all.
If you have any questions about how we safeguard your smile with a root canal treatment, or if you have pain in your teeth that needs attention then please reach out to our team to learn more. We want to help return your smile to optimal health, function, and comfort again.
Enjoy Endodontic Treatment from Dr. Browne, DDS.
We want to help you find the solution to your discomfort! To find out more about restorative dentistry, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
