How A Root Canal Stops Dental Infection

An infected tooth is one that hurts significantly, and could even threaten the loss of a tooth completely! But our team can help treat the infected tooth with a root canal procedure. In today’s blog, your Maple Grove, MN, dentist talks about how we use a simple and gentle root canal to save your infected tooth.

The Pain of a Dental Infection

Do you have a painful ache in your teeth that doesn’t pass after a few hours? Have you noticed sensitivity when you eat or drink, or discomfort when you bite down? If some, this discomfort could be a sign of a serious issue, such as a severe cavity or an infection. You could also experience headaches and migraines, jaw and facial pain, swelling, or a discharge from the tooth. Don’t ignore these periodontal symptoms, let us know so we can diagnose the issue with digital imagery, assessing the severity of the infection so we can plan the right solution for you!

Help with a Root Canal

In many cases, we can conduct an endodontic treatment known as a root canal to bring relief and protect your smile from pain and from being lost completely. The procedure involves gently opening the tooth so we can access and then remove the tissue from within. After we do, we clean the inside of the tooth and replace the removed tissues with a special restorative filling known as gutta percha. Once the new interior tissues are in place, we cap the tooth with a crown, one that is custom-made to ensure a comfortable fit and a lifelike appearance. You will feel great about the appearance of your smile, and avoid the risk of tooth loss and worsening pain.

Ensuring You Stay Comfortable

We always take time to ensure our patients feel comfortable and relaxed when they undergo treatment, even our root canals can be a comfortable process! Our team will start by numbing the area where the treatment will occur with a local anesthetic. Next, our team will potentially offer sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, so you enjoy a positive experience, even if you have dental anxiety or special needs that can complicate treatment.

If you have any questions about how we treat an infected tooth with a root canal procedure, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help return your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, and stop serious discomfort in its tracks.

Elm Creek Dental Provides an Endodontic Treatment

We would like to help you enjoy relief from pain in your smile. To find out more about treating dental infection, then call Elm Creek Dental in Maple Grove, MN, today at 763-416-0606.