When you have a tooth that becomes infected, this could cause pain and even lead to tooth loss over time. But our team can provide a restorative treatment to stop discomfort and save your tooth. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we use a root canal treatment to address your dental infection and bring relief!
The Causes of Infection
How does a tooth develop an infection? This could happen for a number of reasons and means that harmful oral bacteria have reached the inner pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This happens when the outer enamel can no longer protect the sensitive inner structures. The enamel could be weakened by poor oral hygiene and plaque buildup, or possibly due to an injury or teeth grinding. When the infection begins, you could experience soreness and toothaches that don’t subside after a day or two, pain when you bite down or eat, or swelling. There could be pain in the jaw and face, and even a discharge from the tooth. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, reach out to our team for a diagnosis and to discuss root canal treatment.
The Risk of Tooth Loss
Without treatment, the infection could actually destroy the inner pulp and effectively kill the tooth. The result is a tooth that could be lost or even require extraction to protect your smile from the spread of infection. Don’t risk tooth loss and worsening oral health, talk to our team when you have persistent pain in your tooth. We can help with a root canal procedure.
Treatment with a Root Canal
Our team will start with a diagnostic exam, in which we use digital x-rays to pinpoint the position of the infection, so we can plan the procedure in detail. To keep you comfortable during the procedure, our team will administer a local anesthesia to the tooth. We also have sedation for people with serious dental anxiety or special needs. Our team then opens the tooth to access and remove the infected tissues from within. Next, we clean the inside of the tooth and add a special restorative material to the interior. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, so you have results that look natural and protect the remaining tooth structure.
If you Have any questions about protecting your teeth with a root canal procedure, then contact our team today to learn more.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY
Our team wants to offer a solution to pain in a tooth that also protects your smile stability. To find out more about how we treat an infected tooth, you can call Dr. Browne in Prairie Village, KS, at 913-901-8585.
