If you decide not to seek treatment for a toothache, you can continue to experience pain, and you may end up requiring a tooth extraction to stop an infection from spreading and creating more issues for your health. Unfortunately, once a cavity forms or an injury occurs, a tooth will remain in a vulnerable state until the appropriate restorative dental work occurs. This is why acting quickly in response to pain or sensitivity is important. When you take your discomfort seriously, you are less likely to suffer complications from a neglected problem.
To stop an infection from spreading any further, and to stop the problem you are currently experiencing, your dentist can perform root canal therapy. Through this treatment, bacteria and infected tissues are removed before the pulp (your tooth’s inner chamber) is sealed and a dental crown is put in place. Patients sometimes feel uneasy about the idea of a root canal, fearing that it may be a long or uncomfortable treatment. It is important to remember that without this service, your tooth’s health will continue to deteriorate, and that this service can fully address the issue that has been responsible for your discomfort.
After root canal therapy is performed, work will need to occur to properly restore your tooth. With a custom dental crown, a tooth that has undergone advanced restorative treatment can stay fully protected. In addition to preventing further physical damage or infection, a crown will give a tooth enough support to let you apply bite pressure with it.
Elm Creek Dental is prepared to help patients who are bothered by issues with dental pain or sensitivity. In fact, we can even bring you in for an emergency appointment if you are worried about a persistent toothache! To find out more, call our dentist’s office in Maple Grove, MN, at 763-416-0606.
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