When a tooth becomes infected, you could experience severe discomfort in and around a tooth, and could risk the loss of the tooth too! But with an endodontic treatment, we can provide a root canal to ease discomfort and preserve your tooth. In today’s blog, your Sunny Smiles team talks about the benefits of root canal therapy.
When You Need Endodontic Treatment
A dental infection could occur when a cavity isn’t treated in a timely manner, allowing the decay to reach the inner pulp and causing it to become infected. You could also develop an infected tooth due to untreated injuries, like cracks or chips, or as a result of chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Without treatment, the infection could grow in severity until the tooth requires extraction to stop the spread of infection, or the tooth is simply lost. When you experience painful aches in a tooth, swelling, a discharge from it, or aches in the jaw and face, please let us know right away so we can conduct a diagnosis and see if you need a root canal.
Steps to Keep You Comfortable
Did you know that most people find the experience of a root canal comparable to a simple dental filling? We will take detailed digital x-rays to pinpoint the position of the infection and assess the severity. Next, we administer a local numbing agent to the area to keep you comfortable. If you have dental anxiety, our team could also help with sedation, which means you enter a calm and relaxed state with little to no memory of the procedure afterward. We want your treatment experience to be a comfortable and relaxing one!
The Treatment Process
Once you’re ready, we will gently open the tooth to remove the tissues from the inside of the tooth and the root canals. We then add a unique filling material known as gutta percha, and finally cap the tooth with a dental crown. The restoration will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a balanced bite. To help lower the risk of future cavities and infections, then our team suggests daily brushing and flossing, a healthier diet low in sugar and starch, and visits with our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months.
If you have any questions about root canal therapy, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence and enjoy good oral health for years to come.
Ready for an Endodontic Treatment?
If you are interested in our treatments for infected or severely decayed teeth, then call Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry in El Paso, TX, today at 915.759.7000 to get started. An endodontic can help keep your smile whole!