Your general dentist can help you with many oral health concerns, from preventive care to restorations. However, when you are experiencing a severe infection or cavity, you may need to contact an experienced endodontist for treatment. The Root Canal Specialists of Baton Rouge, LA, offer endodontic treatment that can help relieve discomfort and protect your smile. Our experienced team and advanced technologies can make your treatment efficient and comfortable.
Persistent Discomfort That Won’t Go Away
One of the most common reasons a patient needs a root canal is that there is deep decay or an infection. Your dentist can often treat a mild to moderate cavity with a simple dental filling. However, if you delay this treatment or the restoration fails, the decay may worsen, leading to significant damage to your smile. If you have noticed that your teeth are sensitive when eating or there is swelling near the area, you should see a dentist right away. When you come in for your visit, our team will carefully examine the area and assess the situation. We may take digital X-rays to get a closer look at the tooth and surrounding structures.
Retreatment If The Area Does Not Heal
All dental treatments, including endodontic procedures, aim to alleviate your symptoms and restore your oral health. Root canal treatments have a high success rate, but on occasion the tooth may fail to heal and could require retreatment. After your initial treatment, the team will give you specific aftercare instructions to ensure that the healing process happens smoothly. If you begin to notice discomfort or swelling in the area following your initial procedure, call our team right away. Factors such as new decay or infection can disrupt the healing process and require another procedure. During retreatment, your endodontist will reopen the area, remove the filling material, and closely examine the structures. They can then disinfect the area and apply a temporary filling.
Planning Your Visit With Us
We understand that root canal therapy can seem intimidating, but our team is here to help. When you come in for your visit, the team will carefully examine the tooth and go over your health history. We may be able to complete the treatment in the same visit as your consultation. We can use sedation during your treatment to ensure your comfort throughout your visit. In many cases, patients experience near-immediate relief from this procedure. The healing time for your procedure can vary, but many patients are able to return to their normal routine within a few days.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
When you need to relieve a serious cavity or aching tooth, our team is here to help. To learn more, call Root Canal Specialists of Baton Rouge, LA, at (225) 766-3061.