Our team of expert endodontists at Caring Dental clinics in Virginia can use a root canal treatment procedure to repair and save your badly decayed or infected teeth.
Some factors cause tooth nerve and pulp irritation, inflammation, and infection, including:
– Deep tooth decay.
– Large fillings.
– A crack in your tooth.
– Face trauma.
– Repeated procedures on your tooth.
If your tooth is untreated, the surrounding tissue may become infected and stimulate an abscess formation.
During the root canal treatment procedure, your dentist will remove the tooth’s nerve and pulp, clean and seal the inside.
The tooth’s nerve:
– The nerve loses its vital function to the tooth’s health after it has come through the gums.
– Its only function is to feel the sensation of hot and cold.
– After its removal, it won’t have any effect on how your tooth works.
The tooth’s pulp removal:
– When the tooth’s pulp is damaged, bacterial multiplication starts within the pulp chamber, causing an infection or abscessed tooth.
– The root canal infection of the tooth can cause:
– Swelling that may extend to your face or neck.
– Bone loss may occur around the tip of the root.
– A hole can develop in the side of your tooth.
If you have any of these signs, you may need a root canal:
1. Sensitivity to heat or cold.
2. Acute pain through chewing and biting.
3. Gum swellings.
4. Chipped teeth.
5. Painful gums.
6. Deep decay.
7. Darkened gums.
1. In the first few days after the procedure, your tooth may feel sensitive because of tissue inflammation. You can overcome this sign by taking some pain medications.
2. Avoid chewing with your treated teeth until you finish your root canal procedure with a permanent filling or crown.
A new infection may develop due to many possible causes, including:
1. Leaving one of the roots uncleaned.
2. An undetected root crack of the tooth.
3. Allowing the bacteria to get into the inner tooth and decontaminate it.
They are more expensive than a root canal procedure and require more treatment time. This alternative is tooth extraction and replacement with a dental implant, bridge, or removable partial denture.
