When a tooth hurts and the pain is persistent, this could mean you have an infected tooth and that treatment is needed to stop the pain and avoid tooth loss. But some people feel nervous about the idea of a root canal. Fortunately, the procedure is a comfortable experience! At Root Canal Specialists of Baton Rouge, LA, our team can offer treatment with precision and comfort.
Don’t Ignore Discomfort
You should let us know when your tooth begins to hurt. Persistent pain in a tooth, sensitivity when you eat or bite down, along with swelling and a discharge from the tooth are all common warning signs of a dental infection. When the infection occurs, it will grow in severity and eventually, could lead to tooth loss. When you have persistent pain, let us know so we can administer a checkup using advanced technology to make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy!
Planning Your Treatment
We will conduct digital x-ray images and take intraoral camera images to assess the position and severity of the infection, so we can plan treatment and avoid contact with any sensitive structures and tissues in the process. This helps ensure your endodontic procedure is a comfortable experience. But we also offer unique calming medications too!
Anesthesia and Sedation
We will numb the area being treated with a local anesthetic, which is administered to the area via an injection. If you have dental anxiety or special needs that make undergoing care a difficult process, then our team could also offer sedation. We will choose an option based on your age, weight, medical history, and any medications you are currently taking, as well as your anxiety levels. We could offer nitrous oxide, administered through a mask over the nose, oral sedation, given in pill or liquid form, or the strongest option, IV, which is administered intravenously. You then enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure afterward.
The root canal itself is a simple procedure. We open the tooth and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of your tooth and add a special restorative filling. Finally, we cap the tooth with a crown! If you have persistent pain in a tooth let us know so we can offer relief with a root canal. A visit now is a chance to use your 2024 dental benefits before they expire at the end of the year.
Learn More About Endodontic Treatment
We want to help you smile with confidence again and avoid worsening pain in your smile. To find out more about how we treat an infected tooth, 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!