A Root Canal Could Save Your Aching Tooth

When you have pain in your tooth, this could mean a severe case of tooth decay or even the onset of a dental infection. Regardless, you need endodontic care to save the tooth and stop the discomfort. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist explains how we help smiles with a root canal procedure so you can avoid discomfort and the risk of tooth loss!

The Link Between Discomfort and Infected Teeth

When you have an infection, this means that harmful oral bacteria have made contact with the inner pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This exposure could be due to an untreated cavity or an injury to the tooth. The infection could lead to tooth sensitivity or pain when you bite down or chew, persistent toothaches, swelling near the tooth, a discharge from it, or even headaches and pain in the face and jaw. Don’t ignore persistent discomfort in your smile, let us know right away so we can see if you need a root canal to enjoy relief! Otherwise, the infection could increase in severity until a tooth requires extraction or falls out, which then allows infection to reach other parts of your smile! To keep your smile whole and comfortable, we could administer an endodontic treatment.

The Root Canal Procedure

Our team will examine your smile with digital x-rays so we can identify the position of the infection and assess the severity too. If we find a root canal could offer relief, we will numb the tooth and then open it so we can access and remove the infected tissues from within. Once we remove the tissues, we will clean the interior of the tooth thoroughly. Our team then adds a special restorative filling known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, one that is custom-made to ensure it looks natural and blends with the smile. The restoration is also durable and able to protect the tooth and handle daily bite forces.

Ensuring Your Comfort

We know that the idea of a root canal could cause a little anxiety for some, which is why we take steps to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed, even if you have high anxiety levels or special needs that could otherwise complicate your treatment process. Our team can administer a local anesthetic to the area to numb it, and we also have sedation options to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation.

If you have any questions about root canal treatment, or if you are ready to take on your aching tooth, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you smile with confidence again and enjoy results that keep your smile healthy, whole, and comfortable.

Do You Have Any Questions About Endodontic Treatment?

The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, is ready to take on the source of your discomfort and keep your smile whole! To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111.