The Risks of an Infected Tooth
A tooth is infected once harmful oral bacteria reach the pulp, the nerve tissues at the center of your tooth. This could happen due to an untreated cavity that continues to grow in severity, or as a result of an injury to the tooth that exposes the sensitive inner structures. Without treatment, an infection causes serious discomfort, such as tooth sensitivity, toothaches, aches in the face or jaw, swelling, or even a discharge from the tooth. The pulp could eventually die, which effectively kills the tooth and extraction could be necessary to not only stop pain, but prevent the spread of infection. But! We can treat the infection with a root canal procedure.
Taking Steps to Ensure You Are Comfortable
We always want you and your family to enjoy a comfortable and positive treatment experience. Which is why we take steps to ensure your comfort during the treatment process. For example, we will numb the area being treated beforehand with a local anesthetic. If you have dental anxiety or special needs that make undergoing care a difficult process, we could discuss sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm, with little memory of the procedure at all.
The Root Canal Procedure
When you are ready, we will begin the root canal procedure by opening the tooth to access and remove the tissues from within. When we do, we then clean the interior of the tooth thoroughly to remove the tissues and prepare it for the placement of a special restorative material. Once we fill the tooth, we will cap it with a crown custom-made for your smile. Not only will the crown fit comfortably, but we also shade it to blend with the rest of your smile. If you have any questions about how we save your infected tooth and stop discomfort with a root canal procedure, then contact our team today to learn more.
Schedule Your Endodontic Treatment with Your East Cooper Dental In Charleston, SC
We would like to help you enjoy good oral health, and that means taking on dental infection and an endodontic treatment. For more information on how we treat an infected tooth, then please give us a call at East Cooper Dental in Charleston, SC today at (843) 388-9894!