A painful, sensitive, and tender tooth is a sign of an infection. You most likely have an infected nerve in your tooth. This mainly occurs when you have a severe tooth cavity, leading to decay and periodontal disease that affects the pulp. If you have any of these signs and symptoms, a root canal is the best and probably the only way to save your teeth. The Fair Oaks endodontist team at Madison Family Dental Group uses innovative root canal dental technology and less painful methods to make you comfortable throughout the root canal treatment procedure. For more information on how the treatment can help you, call or book an appointment online today.
What Exactly Is a Root Canal Treatment?
This is an endodontic therapy that saves a damaged or infected tooth that would normally necessitate removal. If left untreated, the infected tooth might cause more damage and loss of the jaw bone.
Is a Root Canal Right for You?
Some of the common signs and symptoms that need a root canal treatment include:
· Excess pain.
· Abscesses and a bad smell.
· High sensitivity to cold and hot drinks.
· Tenderness when brushing or chewing.
· Discoloration of the affected tooth.
· Inflamed gums.
Dr. Salehi offers precise tooth evaluation to determine whether you require a tooth canal procedure or not.
How Does Root Canal Treatment Occur?
A root canal treatment involves four steps that need about three office appointments. The initial appointment involves numbing the tooth by administering a local anesthetic and separates the tooth using a protective sheet. The dentist opens the crown to access the pulp chamber or cleans the infected chamber and shapes the canal for filling using small files. When the infected tooth area is dry and clean, the provider fills the tooth canal with a biocompatible, rubber-like material known as gutta-percha together with an adhesive that seals the canal. After several weeks, you will reschedule an appointment to get a permanent crown or other types of tooth restorations.
What Precautions Should You Take to Care for a Tooth After a Root Canal?
You are probably wondering whether a root canal treatment is painful. The provider will use state-of-the-art technology and administer anesthesia to ensure you remain comfortable all through the procedure. After the root canal procedure, you might have a little pain for a few days. However, the pain caused by the infection should not be there any longer. If you experience much pain, over-the-counter pain drugs can help lower your pain. Root canal treatment aftercare is similar to the normal recommended oral hygiene routine. Ensure to floss daily, brush after breakfast and when going to bed, also visit your dentist occasionally for a professional dental cleaning to make the root canal results last for a long period. You should also avoid biting or chewing on the treated teeth to avoid fracturing them before being restored fully.
To sum up, cracked or inflamed teeth are uncomfortable and painful. However, you can now have an effective root canal procedure at Madison Family Dental Group to care for the pain and restore the appearance and functionality of the tooth. To get started, call or schedule an appointment online today.