When a tooth becomes infected, this could lead to discomfort and without treatment, you could risk the loss of your tooth. But our team can provide an endodontic treatment to ease pain and keep your smile full. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about helping your smile with a root canal.

The Link Between an Infected Tooth and a Root Canal

When a tooth becomes infected, treatment is crucial for stopping pain in your smile, and for also avoiding the spread of infection and the loss of the tooth. Warning signs could include pain when you bite down or chew, persistent sensitivity, a toothache that grows more severe with time, and aches in the face and jaw. You could experience headaches, fever, swelling near the tooth, or possibly a discharge from it. When you encounter symptoms like these, please contact our team right away to start treatment. We want to help you smile with confidence and avoid worsening pain, and that is possible with a root canal procedure.

The Steps for Keeping You Comfortable

Don’t worry, we always take time to ensure our patients are comfortable even if they have a phobia of the dentist. We take time to explain the procedure in detail and answer questions. We also numb the area directly with a local anesthesia. With dental sedation, our team can offer options like nitrous oxide or even oral conscious sedation to help you reach a deep state of calm, so your experience is a positive one even if you have a fear of the dentist.

Root Canal Therapy

We plan the procedure in detail with digital x-rays, which allow us to see the position and severity of the infection. When you are comfortable and ready, we will essentially open the tooth so we can access and remove the tissues from within. Once we remove the infection, we clean the inside of the tooth thoroughly. A new filling material is added, known as gutta percha. The final step is to create and secure a custom crown, one that is strong and durable, but also lifelike in appearance, blending with your tooth. To help lower the risk of further infections, be sure you see us every six months for a checkup and cleaning, and practice good oral hygiene habits from home.

If you have any questions about how we protect teeth with an endodontic treatment, or if you have one that aches, then contact our team today to learn more!

Schedule Your Restorative Visit With Delightful Dental Care

We want to help you avoid discomfort and the risk of losing your tooth. To find out more about restorative dentistry, call Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO at (816) 942-7669.