How a Root Canal Can Save Your Tooth

A root canal is an important treatment to save a tooth that might otherwise be lost to damage or infection. When a tooth infection occurs, the symptoms can be severe and upsetting, especially if they start in the middle of the night. It is advisable to promptly seek treatment for a decaying, infected, or damaged tooth, or the problem will only worsen. Continue reading to find out how a root canal can save your tooth.

An overview of root canal therapy

When infection sets into a tooth, the pulp and nerves in its inner layer start to decay. The root canal is an interventive treatment that entails removing the inflamed or infected portion of the tooth’s core. The dental professional has the skills and experience to detect infections in a tooth and provide treatment to save the tooth, since the alternative would be extracting it. Considering that an adult tooth does not grow back after removal, attempts should be made to save it before extraction is considered at all.

During the root canal procedure, the dentist will thoroughly clean and disinfect the root canals and the pulp chamber. The tooth will be filled and sealed to avert reinfection. If the procedure is not done, the tooth infection or damage will only continue to worsen, causing severe pain and eventual tooth loss. The infection may spread to the gums and other teeth, causing further health complications. Root canals save the teeth by eliminating the infection and strengthening the remaining tooth structure against damage.

If a tooth is removed, patients will need to start thinking of replacing it to prevent jawbone deterioration. Tooth replacement options like dental implants often take time and cost money. in comparison, root canal therapy is simple and effective and has a high success rate.

The need for a root canal treatment

The symptoms associated with tooth infection often indicate the need for a root canal. Some of the symptoms are noticeable and include teeth sensitivity, gum and tooth pain, sores around the gums, swollen and inflamed gums, and darkening of the tooth and gums.

A tooth infection should never be overlooked, and treatment should never be postponed. People often shun treatment because they hope that the tooth will heal naturally, but this never happens. If the pain from a tooth infection stops, it means the nerve tissues are dead and the infection will continue to spread. Patients need to book an appointment with the dentist and have the problem resolved as soon as possible.

Root canals are performed with a local anesthetic, so there is no need to worry about pain during the treatment. The dentist will ensure that the procedure goes smoothly to give their patients a smooth experience. As with all major dental procedures, there may be mild pain or discomfort afterward. However, the pain will subside after a few days. The discomfort is nothing like the pain associated with tooth infections or the tooth extraction process.

Final note

You should never ignore a tooth infection. If you have noticed signs of infection or pain, you should contact the dental professional for an evaluation.

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