Dental infection can be a source of discomfort and eventually, may threaten the stability of the smile too. But our team can take on an infected tooth and bring relief with a root canal procedure. In today’s blog, your West Allis, WI, dentist talks about how we stop dental pain with a root canal treatment.
The Impact of Your Dental Infection
A dental infection occurs when harmful oral bacteria reach the pulp, the nerve tissues at the center of the tooth. This exposure could occur due to an untreated cavity that grew in severity, or as a result of an injury to a tooth. Without treatment, the issue could cause major discomfort and eventually, the death of the tooth. Extraction could then be needed to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of your smile. When you experience a persistent toothache or tooth sensitivity, or pain when you bite down or chew, then let us know right away. You could also experience swelling near the tooth, a discharge from it, or pain in the face or jaw. When you encounter these symptoms, please contact our team right away.
Planning Your Treatment
Our team will examine your smile with digital x-rays to assess the position and severity of the infection, so we can plan treatment in detail. To ensure you stay comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure, even if you have dental anxiety, our team can administer a local anesthesia to the area and provide dental sedation.
The Root Canal Process
When you are ready, we will open the tooth to access and remove the infected tissues from within. Once we do, we will then clean the interior of the tooth thoroughly. We add a special restorative filling material to the inside of the tooth, which is known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth to protect remaining structure. We will custom-make a crown, one that looks natural and provides durable protection for the tooth, ensuring a balanced bite too. In one visit, we can tackle infection to keep your smile whole.
To help reduce the risk of future infections, be sure you brush and floss daily, cut back on the sugar in your diet, and make time to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months. If you have any questions about the root canal process, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Ask Our Team About Treating Infected Teeth
We want to offer endodontic treatment to take on issues with the interior of your tooth, including an infected tooth. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
