After confirming that you have a cavity and assessing how much harm it has caused, your dentist can let you know if a root canal treatment will be needed. This is a service that takes on problems that develop within the tooth structure—simply put, the more time a cavity has to grow, the more likely it is to reach this stage and cause an infection. Fortunately, through treatment, your health can be restored and your full smile can be preserved! Sunny Smiles is ready to provide root canal treatments when they are required. With that said, remember that consistent smile care through your general exams and cleanings can both lead to earlier detection and treatment of decay as well as protection that lowers your risk for new cavities.
How Much Harm Can A Cavity Do To Your Tooth Structure?
As long as it remains untreated, a cavity will keep growing and doing harm to your tooth structure. The more time decay has to attack your enamel, the more likely it is that you will develop an infection as harmful bacteria make their way through the outer layer of the tooth and access the pulp. You can have a difficult time at this point, as an infection can become a painful distraction. Fortunately, the procedure to restore your oral health will put a stop to the cause of discomfort and prevent further difficulties with your oral health. While some patients are hesitant to move forward with root canal treatment because they worry about undergoing a more involved procedure, it provides important pain relief and protection. It can also prevent the need for a tooth extraction!
Planning Your Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment will see your dentist access your pulp in order to treat the infection that has developed and caused you discomfort. After responding to your infection in this way, the pulp can be sealed to keep it safe from new threats, and your tooth can receive long-term protection from a dental crown. The restoration does more than just protect you against new problems. Thanks to the durability of your crown, you will be able to bite and chew with it and not worry about damaging it or creating problems for your tooth. Maintaining your bite function is important for keeping friction and wear and tear evenly distributed, and for lowering your risks for TMJ disorder.
Talk To Sunny Smiles About Arranging A Root Canal Treatment
Through a root canal treatment, our practice can take care of your tooth when you have problems with advanced decay or an injury resulting in the development of an infection. For more information on what this service can do for you, contact Sunny Smiles on Dyer St in El Paso, TX by calling 915-859-7000.