The Link Between Tooth Loss and Dental Infection
Dental infection occurs when harmful oral bacteria make contact with the inner pulp, the nerve center of each tooth. This could be possible due to an untreated cavity that grows in severity with time. An injury to the tooth or untreated teeth grinding could also compromise the outer enamel and close the tooth to decay and infection. Symptoms may include tooth sensitivity when you eat or drink, toothaches, pain when biting down/chewing, swelling near the tooth, and pain in the jaw, face, and ear. There could also be a discharge for the tooth itself. When you experience these symptoms let us know, otherwise you risk tooth loss or the need for extraction to prevent the spread of infection.
Preparing Your Tooth
Our team will begin by talking to you about your symptoms and your oral hygiene routine. We then take a close look at your smile with digital imaging technology, so we can assess the position and severity of your infection and plan treatment in detail. We want the procedure to be a comfortable one too, which is why administer a local anesthetic to the area being treated, and can also offer sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all!
The Endodontic Procedure
When you are ready for the root canal procedure, we will open the tooth to access and remove the infected tissues from within. Once we complete this step, we will clean the interior of the tooth and the root canals. A special filling material known as gutta percha is then added to the inside of the tooth. A custom crown will be used to cap the tooth and save it from future cavities and infection, while also offering a lifelike appearance that blends with the smile and a durable chewing surface. If you have any questions about how our team will plan and conduct a root canal to treat your dental infection then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Our Endodontic Treatment Options
We would like to help you enjoy a full smile by treating your infected tooth. To find out more about how we stop discomfort with our endodontic solutions, then speak with our team at Root Canal Specialists of Baton Rouge at (225) 766-3061, at one of our locations in both Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, LA!