When a tooth develops an infection, this could lead to serious pain and may be too severe to be treated with a filling. Instead, you may need an endodontic treatment known as a root canal. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about easing pain and saving smiles with a root canal.
The Pain of a Dental Infection
At the center of each tooth is a collection of living tissues known as the pulp, which increases the flow of blood and nutrients to and from the tooth. An infection means that harmful oral bacteria have made contact with the pulp, often through a cavity or an injury. Without treatment, the infection could grow in severity and eventually threaten your tooth’s stability. Which is why when you experience common symptoms, such as tooth sensitivity, toothaches, pain when you bite down or chew, headaches and jaw pain, facial aches, swelling, or a discharge from the tooth itself, you should let us know right away.
Planning Your Endodontic Treatment
To start your root canal, our team will carefully examine your tooth with digital x-rays, which use 90% less radiation and provide detailed images instantly chairside, no need for bitewings or a lengthy wait time for development. We will be able to assess the position and severity of your infection, and plan treatment in detail. To ensure you are comfortable during the procedure, we can offer a local anesthetic or even sedation, so you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all!
The Root Canal Procedure
Our team will begin your endodontic procedure by opening the tooth and extracting the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of your tooth thoroughly and add a special restorative filling material. Once this cures, we will cap the tooth with a dental crown, one that is custom-made to ensure a proper fit and protection for your tooth. We also shade this to blend with your tooth. You enjoy instant relief from discomfort and a lifelike appearance in your restored tooth.
If you have any questions about root canal therapy, then contact our team today to learn more.
Riverside Dental Group Offers Oral Surgery
Our team wants to take on your infection and offer relief with an endodontics treatment known as a root canal. To find out more about endodontic treatment, call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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