Some things about your dental health are much more complicated than you might realize. For instance, what you think is just a minor toothache could actually be the systematic destruction of your tooth (in the form of tooth decay). However, sometimes, things that seem complex are much simpler and more convenient than they seem. For example, when patients in El Paso, TX, need root canal treatment, it often isn’t as bad or as complicated as they think.
It can stop your tooth from hurting
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is designed to address severe, internal tooth decay. That means your tooth infection has reached the inner chamber (pulp) of your tooth and may spread through the tooth’s root canal. This leads to an intense level of tooth discomfort that grows increasingly worse. By undergoing root canal treatment, you can alleviate that discomfort so you can once again bite and chew comfortably.
In fact, it can save your tooth
Besides causing your tooth to hurt severely, internal tooth decay also threatens the tooth’s existence. In extreme cases, the decay can render the tooth so compromised that saving it is no longer an option. However, before tooth loss becomes inevitable, your dentist can save it by removing the infection and restoring the tooth’s tissues and structure with customized root canal treatment.
The procedure is simple, too
The best thing about root canal treatment is that modern dental technology and techniques have made the procedure much simpler than you may realize. Your dentist may recommend personalized dental sedation for maximum comfort, and can then access your tooth’s interior chamber to clean and restore it. To complete the treatment, your dentist might also suggest capping the tooth with a dental crown to protect it from damage due to bite pressure.
Learn more about root canal treatment
Many people worry about root canal treatment because they don’t realize how simple and beneficial the treatment really is. To learn more, schedule an appointment by calling the Sunny Smiles dental office nearest you in El Paso, TX, today! We have offices in the East, Northeast, and Westside of El Paso, and happily welcome patients from all nearby communities, including Chaparral, Canutillo, Vinton, and Sunland Park, New Mexico.