Root Canal - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Relieve Tooth Pain
Root Canal - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Relieve Tooth Pain
Treatment Down To The Roots
Root Canal Treatment
What Is Endodontic Treatment?
A root canal is necessary in cases of severe bacterial infection of the tooth. If the infection is allowed to proceed without treatment, bacteria will eventually enter the center of the tooth. Here, the fleshy pulp, which is soft tissue inside the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves, helps provide the tooth’s blood supply.
When the pulp becomes infected, the tooth needs immediate care, or else the patient may succumb to severe pain and a much greater likelihood that infection will spread. Endodontic treatment specializes in treating diseases or injuries to this pulp, and at this point, a root canal is often the only option that may prevent a tooth extraction.
What Are The Signs You Need Endodontic Treatment?
When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, endodontic treatment is needed. Pulp infection and inflammation most often occur if a patient has a chipped or cracked tooth, a deep cavity or filling, or another serious injury to the tooth. Only a trusted dentist can tell you for sure if a root canal is necessary in your case.
If you are suffering severe signs of infection, you need prompt attention and should contact My Dental Company immediately to set an appointment.
It is highly unusual for severe symptoms to be the first ones that emerge in an infected tooth. If you develop a toothache or any of the symptoms described to the right, it’s a good idea to speak to a dentist within no more than a few days. This ensures you can get the assistance you need before the situation gets worse.
Severe Signs Of Infection:
- Severe tooth pain that worsens when the tooth is in use, but may throb consistently
- Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold in the mouth that lingers after the stimulus passes
- A small, dark bump that appears on the gum line near where the tooth pain is felt
- Discoloration of the tooth itself, which can darken several shades or even blacken
- Visible swelling and tenderness in the gums around the problem area
Steps Of Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy may involve one or more dental visits, in which your dentist will perform the following steps to save your tooth. Before the root canal, your tooth is numbed with an anesthetic to keep you pain-free during the procedure. An isolation device or rubber dam is placed in your mouth to keep the tooth isolated and dry.
Then, the central nerve or pulp is removed from the pulp chamber and the canal of each root of the tooth. Each root canal is then cleaned, shaped, and disinfected so that it can be filled. Your dentist may place medicine in the pulp chamber to help the infection and then filled with a rubber-like material to seal them. A temporary filling is placed in your teeth to prevent further infection in the root canal and once the temporary fillings are removed, the teeth are restored with custom dental crowns to strengthen and improve the look and functionality of the teeth.
To ensure that your root canal treatment goes as smoothly as possible, it’s critical to follow all instructions given by your dental team and attend any follow-up appointments that are requested of you.
Root Canal Prevention
Root canals can be prevented through daily dental hygiene and regular dental examinations. In general, healthy adults should see the dentist for a cleaning and exam at least twice a year. If there are any issues that have the potential for further treatment, this number might increase temporarily. Remember to brush your teeth at least two times daily, including once in the morning and once before bed. Best results are achieved by brushing about 30 minutes after every meal, too. Strive to floss at least a few times a week, but for best results floss daily.
Having a dentist you can rely on is crucial for your long-term dental health, especially when it comes to performing serious procedures like a root canal. Contact My Dental Company in Colorado Springs to request an appointment if you believe you may need root canal therapy. We look forward to helping you achieve a beautiful and pain-free smile.
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Location
Phone Number:
(719) 527-2626
Address:
817 Village Center Drive, Ste 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Office Hours
Monday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
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