Do you want to keep your family’s smiles healthy for years to come? Regular dental check-ups are important, but sometimes oral health issues can arise that require more specialized care. In cases of severe decay or injury, endodontic treatment is a safe and effective way to preserve your natural teeth.
Endodontic treatments help maintain healthy smiles and prevent the need to completely replace missing teeth with restorative solutions. At QC South Dentistry, Dr. Rebecca Bradley offers select endodontic treatment to relieve your pain and resolve tooth infection.
Endodontic treatment is a dental procedure to treat an infected or inflamed pulp, the innermost layer of the teeth. This treatment, commonly in the form of root canal therapy, involves removing the pulp, cleaning the inside of the tooth, shaping the root canal, and filling the space with a particular material.
Endodontic treatment aims to save the teeth and alleviate pain caused by infection or inflammation. If you are experiencing dental pain, don’t hesitate to talk to our Charlotte root canal dentist about endodontic treatment options.
When do you need a root canal? When tooth decay has reached the center portion of your tooth or your tooth is broken significantly. This is a great alternative to extracting these teeth.
How will you know? At any sign of dental pain, you should seek dental care to prevent the issue from getting worse. If you are having throbbing pain that is occurring without cause or keeping you up at night, you will likely need a root canal if the tooth is salvageable.
Other times, the infection is slow enough or the nerve has died slowly from trauma and you actually won’t feel pain. You may see signs, such as a bump on your gums indicating infection or the tooth may darken in color. Understandably, even mentioning this procedure may trigger some anxiety, but rest assured. Root canals are a standard and routine procedure to prevent further pain and potential systemic complications. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s essential to seek the advice of a dental professional to determine the best course of action.
What is a root canal and what happens during this endodontic procedure? Modern endodontic techniques have improved significantly, making the procedure relatively comfortable.
During a root canal, Dr. Bradley will remove the damaged or infected pulp tissue from the inside of a tooth, clean it thoroughly, and then seal it off with a filling or crown. After root canal recovery, patients typically have some soreness, but it is often a huge relief if the infection was causing pain.
When the health of your tooth is compromised due to deep dental decay or trauma, Dr. Bradley can determine if endodontic treatment is right for you. Certain cases can be treated in office, while others require a referral to a root canal specialist, called an Endodontist. Dental replacements are great, but nothing beats your natural teeth. Feel free to contact QC South Dentistry with any questions or concerns about the procedure. Call 704-909-2366 if you are having dental pain.
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