If a tooth becomes infected, then we could help. We want to stop pain and prevent the risk of tooth loss, so we can treat an infection with an endodontic treatment. In today’s blog, Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury talks about how we bring relief for painful infections using a simple and gentle root canal treatment.
The Causes of an Infected Tooth
If you have an infected tooth, this could mean pain when you bite down or chew, a prolonged toothache, or sensitivity when you drink something. As the infection increases in severity, the pain could increase as well, and could be accompanied by aches in the face or jaw, fever, swelling near the aching tooth, or even discharge from the tooth itself. When you experience symptoms like these, you need to see our team right away! An infection is caused by harmful bacteria reaching the pulp, your tooth’s nerve center, which is usually possible through poor oral hygiene weakening teeth to cause decay, or an injury to the teeth that exposes the sensitive inner structure. If you see us earlier in the decay phase, we can likely treat it in one visit with a filling. If a tooth has become infected, we can offer relief and save the tooth with a root canal.
Relief with a Root Canal
Our team can help treat the infected tooth with a root canal procedure. We will plan the process in detail with digital x-rays taken of your tooth. We then numb the tooth and may offer sedation to ensure your comfort as we open the tooth and remove the tissues from within. We thoroughly clean the inside of your tooth and replace the tissues we removed with a special filling material. The final step is to cap the tooth with a lifelike and custom dental crown, so you can feel confident in your appearance and the risk of further decay or infection in the tooth is significantly lowered.
Preventing Infection from Occurring
When possible, we want to take a preventive approach and help you avoid these issues completely. For example, we can discuss proper brushing and flossing habits at home, and the tips for avoiding tooth decay. In our office, we can conduct a cleaning every six months to remove the plaque and tartar buildup linked to decay and discomfort. We can also repair damage to the teeth with lifelike restorations!
If you have any questions about how we treat an infected tooth with a root canal procedure, then contact our team today to learn more and start your treatment journey!
Learn More About Endodontic Treatments
When a tooth hurts, we could offer relief with a gentle root canal procedure. To schedule an appointment and save your tooth, call Modern Dentistry of Shrewsbury in Shrewsbury, MA at (508) 842-8838 today.
