Being consistent with your oral healthcare can mostly prevent the need for major treatments. Brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is a good step in protecting your mouth from tooth decay and gum disease. Regular visits to your dentist for professional cleanings and a check-up can keep you ahead of major problems. However vigilant with your health you are, problems can still arise. Cavities can still happen. Accidents that cause damage to your teeth can still happen. The important thing to remember is that treatment can save your tooth from extraction or further complication. Root canal treatment is done in an effort to save your tooth.
When is it needed?
Once damage, infection, or decay reaches the inner canal area of your tooth, a root canal is usually necessary. If a cavity was not treated with a dental filling, the cavity may get deep enough to reach the inner pulp of the tooth. An accident may cause damage that can instantly impact a tooth or teeth deep enough to need a root canal. Infection that deep can spread to other areas of your mouth and body. By the time it reaches this point, you may experience severe pain and discomfort. If a tooth is not treated with a root canal soon enough, an extraction or removal may be needed.
What is a root canal?
Your tooth and surrounding gums will be numbed with local anesthesia. Other forms of sedative techniques can be performed if needed. Your dentist will clean the tooth and remove all infected areas and bacteria. The canal area will be filled with a soft rubber compound. The tooth will be covered by a protective dental crown.
Your tooth may be able to be saved with root canal treatment
Dr. Tran, Dr. Hoang , and their friendly, will save your tooth with a root canal, if needed. Schedule a consultation by calling 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE) to experience our compassionate, effective, and individualized care. We proudly serve patients from Dallas and the surrounding communities, including Mesquite, Balch Springs, Garland, and Seagoville.
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