Save Your Infected/Damaged Tooth with an Experienced Root Canal Dentist
No one is a fan of root canal therapy, but it’s a crucial procedure for saving infected or damaged teeth. Unlike common misconceptions, root canals aren’t as harrowing as you may have heard or watched on TV. Today’s root canals are no more painful than cavity treatments, thanks to modern pain management techniques.
Faircourt Dental offers safe and painless root canals to save infected teeth from extraction in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Sabrina Salim to give your afflicted tooth a second chance.
Root canal therapy is a very common procedure. It has a reputation of being undesirable and painful. But when done properly it is actually painless. Every tooth in your mouth is composed of a crown and a root. When a cavity or bacteria penetrates the tooth, the root and its nerves become irritated. As a result, the bacteria within the pulp cavity needs to be removed and cleaned in order to restore the tooth to its healthy state. Following the procedure, the tooth is fragile and consequently is restored with the natural crown for a lifetime of durability. Root canals have a success rate of 95% or greater. Most root canal are diagnosed by patients’ sensitivities to a specific tooth. Be sure to consult your dentist any symptoms or discomfort occur.
Why do I need a root canal?
Your enamel is the hardest part of the body, but it doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Decay, cracks, and fractures can breach the enamel, allowing harmful bacteria to penetrate and infect the pulp chamber. The pulp houses nerves, blood vessels, and other connective tissues. You’ll experience unpleasant symptoms when it’s infected, and antibiotics won’t help.
An infected tooth causes numerous symptoms like:
- A severe toothache, especially when biting
- A tooth that’s more sensitive to cold and hot substances than usual
- An infected tooth may become dark or brown in color as the pulp dies, resulting in tooth discoloration.
- Swollen face and gums
- A pimple-like swelling on the gums
A root canal is the only treatment that can save an infected tooth. This procedure removes the deep infection and restores the tooth to function and look like other teeth. Left untreated, the tooth infection spreads and compromises the tooth’s structure, leading to tooth loss.
What can I expect from the root canal procedure?
We’ll start by examining your tooth with digital x-rays to determine the extent of the infection. If your tooth is viable for a root canal, we’ll numb your gums with local anesthetics to prevent discomfort. We also offer sedation dentistry for patients who are anxious about the procedure.
Next, we’ll isolate your tooth with a rubber dam to keep it dry and contamination-free. Then, we’ll make a tiny access hole in your tooth. This won’t cause any pain, but you’ll feel slight pressure. The dentist will remove the diseased tissues and sanitize the area until all the infection is gone. Next, we’ll reshape the canals and fill them with gutta-percha to prevent future bacterial invasions.
The final step is to seal the tooth with a dental filling. However, if your tooth is severely weakened, we’ll reinforce it with a dental crown for durable structural support. We’ll give you post-treatment instructions for a smooth recovery. Typically, your tooth will be fully healed after 3-7 days.
Why not just extract the tooth?
Extracting your tooth comes with several disadvantages. The gap created compromises your aesthetics and functionality. Besides, tooth loss causes the remaining teeth to shift, negatively affecting your bite, which leads to jaw pain and premature tooth wear. It involves costly implants and bridges if you decide to close the gap. A root canal allows you to keep your natural tooth, meaning you don’t have to consider tooth loss consequences or expensive tooth replacements.
Do you need root canal treatment?
A root canal relieves pain, saves your tooth, and prevents potential health complications. Do you need a root canal? Call (313) 889-7007 to schedule an appointment with Faircourt Dental for dental care you can trust.
