Do you have pain in your teeth, including discomfort when you eat? If you have severe pain in a tooth, this could be an indicator for an infection. To help stop symptoms, we could offer care with a root canal. In today’s blog, your team at Mansfield Dental Associates talks about how root canal therapy stops painful symptoms for our Mansfield, TX, patients.
The Symptoms of Dental Infection
How do you know if you have a dental infection? A tooth is infected when harmful oral bacteria reach the pulp, the bundle of tissues that act as the nerve center of each otoh. This contact could happen via a serious injury or even an untreated cavity. Patients then experience painful symptoms when they bite down, chew, or speak. There could be persistent toothaches, pain in the face or jaw, swelling, or possibly even a discharge from the tooth itself. Do not ignore these potential symptoms, contact our team. With root canal therapy, we can stop painful symptoms and bring relief!
Keeping Your Smile Comfortable
Our root canal procedure can stop painful symptoms, but we also make sure the procedure itself is a comfortable experience of our patients, even if they have anxiety or special needs. For example, we can numb the area directly with a local anesthetic, helping ensure the process is cozy. If you have anxiety or other complications that could make the procedure a more difficult experience, we could also discuss sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all. Your procedure should be a comfortable experience, one that helps ensure a stable and healthy smile.
Root Canal Treatment
Our team will plan your procedure with digital x-rays, so we can assess the position and severity of your infection. When you are properly calmed and sedated, we will open the tooth to access and remove the material from within. We then clean the inside of your tooth and replace the tissues we removed with a special filing material known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a crown, a full restoration that covers it and protects the remaining structures, while also ensuring a lifelike appearance, blending with your smile.
If you have any questions about how we stop painful symptoms with root canal therapy, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Our Team Offers Endodontic Treatment
To stop the pain of an infection and avoid tooth loss, we can offer an endodontic treatment. To learn more about easing the pain of an infection, or schedule your appointment, call our Mansfield, TX, dental team today at 817-473-6227.
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