Dental infection could lead to serious discomfort and without treatment, the risk of losing your tooth altogether. Which is why treatment is needed to stop infection and preserve the tooth. In today’s blog, your Auburn Hills, MI, dentist talks about treating infected teeth with a root canal.
The Risks of an Infected Tooth
What causes a tooth to become infected? A dental infection could be due to an untreated cavity or an injury to the tooth that allows harmful oral bacteria to reach the nerve center of your tooth, a collection of living tissues known as the pulp. Without treatment, not only does an infection cause discomfort, but this could lead to the loss of your tooth and the spread of infection! But our team can help with a root canal treatment. When you have toothaches, sensitivity when you eat or drink, swelling, pain in the face or jaw, or a discharge from the tooth, let us know right away.
The Root Canal Treatment
Our team will start by conducting a diagnosis with detailed digital x-ray imagery, so we can pinpoint the position of the infection and assess the severity. We then plan the procedure in detail. The root canal involves our team opening the tooth to access and remove all the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of the tooth and add a special restorative filling material known as gutta percha. Once this material is in place, we complete the procedure by attaching a crown to the tooth. The restoration caps the tooth and protects it, and we take steps to ensure it looks natural and blends with your tooth too. We want you to enjoy relief from discomfort and an appearance that looks natural.
Ensuring You Are Comfortable
We know that people may feel anxious about the endodontic procedure, but don’t worry, we understand and we take steps to ensure you are comfortable, even if you have dental anxiety or special needs. With a local anesthesia, we can numb the area directly to keep you comfortable. We can also discuss dental sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with little or no memory of the procedure at all.
If you have any questions about how we treat infected teeth with a root canal, or if you have pain in a tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to keep your smile whole and healthy!
Schedule Your Next Appointment With Our Team
If you have pain in a tooth, we can help with an endodontic treatment known as a root canal. Call the team at Advanced Dental Concepts in Auburn Hills, MI, today at 248-598-7154.
