If you wake up with a constant toothache that will not go away after more than a day, please give us a call right away. This is a common sign of a dangerous infection that left alone, risks spreading to other parts of your body. We can grant an appointment to X-ray your problem tooth and determine if bacterial deposits are present in the tooth’s inner chamber. If so, root canal therapy can remove all foreign material to end your body’s painful inflammatory response. This brings instant relief and allows you to begin healing. Because this process alters the surface of your tooth, we also plan restorations that help you regain your tooth’s form and function.
At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we are standing by to help you in your time of need. While routine dental checkups can detect common oral threats like cavities or gum disease, an infection needs to be treated right away. That’s why we see you outside of your normal visitation schedule to offer immediate care. When your infection is under control, we can discuss methods for preventing future outbreaks.
How Bacterial Infections Take Hold Of Your Tooth
If your tooth is healthy, its outer enamel layer handles thousands of pounds of force from your bite each day. This strongest material in the human body also protects the sensitive inner portion of your tooth from strains of bacteria that live inside your mouth. Proper oral hygiene combats the development of plaque with regular brushing and flossing, but any injury that breaks the protective seal of your enamel can allow bacteria to gain access within.
When you notify our office about any physical injuries to your smile, we can provide immediate repair with dental bonding, fillings, or crowns depending on the severity of your damage. These restorative measures can help ensure you do not develop an infection at a later date.
Performing A Root Canal To Heal Your Tooth
When we discover a tooth infection at your emergency visit, we recommend performing a root canal right away to relieve your pain. To provide for your comfort, we apply a local anesthetic that prevents pain while we access the inner chamber of your tooth. Using special tools, we clean out all decaying material and bacterial deposits. To complete the root canal therapy, we apply a seal to the top of your tooth to prevent reinfection. Typically, a dental crown restores the entirety of your tooth above your gumline.
SPEAK WITH YOUR DENTIST AT SUNNY SMILES ABOUT RELIEVING YOUR TOOTHACHE
To find out more about how we help remove foreign material from the inside of your tooth, contact your Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at (915) 849-9000.