An infected tooth is one that hurts, and could risk severe complications like tooth loss. To stop the discomfort and keep your smile intact, we can offer a root canal procedure. In today’s blog, your team at Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, talks about how we stop discomfort and infection with a root canal procedure.
The Presence of an Infected Tooth
How do you know if you have an infected tooth? When you have a tooth that is infected, this could mean painful symptoms when you bite down or chew, or persistent toothaches, as well as discomfort in the face and jaw. You could develop headaches, swelling near the aching tooth, or even a discharge from the tooth. Infection itself is often the result of an untreated cavity or due to an injury to your tooth that was not treated in a timely manner. When you have persistent pain in your tooth, you need treatment. With a root canal, we can stop discomfort and save the tooth, keeping your smile whole and beautiful.
Root Canal Therapy
To stop discomfort and infection, we can offer root canal therapy. To begin, we will examine your smile to assess the position and severity of your issue. We will then numb the tooth with a local anesthetic, and possibly offer sedation for anxious patients. Once you are comfortable and prepared, we will open the tooth so that we can access the interior and remove the tissues from within. We clean the inside of your tooth and replace what we removed with a restorative material known as gutta percha. We then complete the procedure by attaching a crown!
Restoring Your Tooth
When we have removed the interior tissues and replaced them with a special filling, we will complete the process with a crown placement. The crown will be custom-made from durable and lifelike materials, and then attached to your tooth with a powerful bonding agent. Once in place, this can stay bright and secure for your years to come, blending with your smile so you feel confident, and prevent further decay or infection from occurring. You can then take actions to help limit your risk of future infections, such as daily brushing and flossing, healthier diet, and routine visits to our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months.
If you have any questions about how we stop discomfort and infection with a root canal, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey!
Ask Our Team About Restorative Dentistry
A restorative procedure can save infected teeth and keep your smile whole. To schedule an appointment with Stubbs Family Dentistry in West Allis, WI, call our team today at 414-541-8250.
