If you begin to have a serious toothache, or even pain when eating or speaking, this could indicate an infection. Treatment is then needed to address the issue and keep your smile intact. In today’s blog, your Omaha, NE, dentist talks about how to treat an infected tooth with a root canal procedure, which can provide comfort and keep your smile whole for years to come!
The Onset of a Dental infection
How do you know if a tooth needs endodontic treatment? If you have persistent pain in a tooth, or discomfort when you bite down or chew, let us know right away. Other possible symptoms include pain in the face or jaw, swelling near the tooth, or even a discharge from the tooth. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, let us know so we can conduct an exam to see if you have an infection. We will do so with advanced imaging technology, providing a diagnosis with precision so we can plan care in detail and keep your smile intact, while offering immediate relief from the painful symptoms you experience.
The Root Canal Process
Our team will essentially open the tooth, which allows us to access the sensitive tissues within. We then remove these tissues and clean the inside of the tooth’s root canal with precision. Once we do, we can replace the interior tissues we remove with a special filling material known as gutta percha. The next step is to cap the tooth with a comfort, which protects the interior of the tooth and safeguards the outer structure from injury or further decay or infection. The crown will be custom-made to ensure it not only looks natural and blends with the smile, but that it can handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease.
Steps to Keep You Comfortable
We know patients may feel comfortable with the idea of a root canal, but we want to ensure the process is actually comfortable for you, even if you have dental anxiety or special needs that could otherwise complicate the process. For example, we can numb the area directly with a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort. We also have sedation options to choose from, which can help you reach a deep state of calm, with little to no memory of the process at all, so your experience is a comfortable one.
If you have any questions about how we treat issues like tooth decay and infection with a root canal, or if you have pain that needs attention, then please reach out to our team today to learn more and start care. We want to help you look your best and smile with comfort and confidence again.
Learn More About Treating Dental Infections
When a tooth develops serious pain in the tooth, we can provide relief with a root canal. Call Pacific Hills Dental in Omaha, NE, today at (402)330-2243.
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