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Dental Infection
Dental infection means that harmful oral bacteria have reached the nerve center of your tooth, the pulp. Lack of treatment means the tooth could die and require extraction or eventually fall out. This could be caused by issues like untreated tooth decay or a serious infection that breaks or fractures the tooth. You may experience painful toothaches and sensitivity that doesn’t subside, or pain when you eat. There could be swelling, discomfort to the face and jaw, and even a discharge from the tooth itself. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, instead reach out to our team to discuss possible treatment options, such as a root canal!
Preparation
Our team will first assess the cause and severity of your infected tooth by examining it with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. With this information, we can plan your procedure in detail. We want to ensure the procedure is a comfortable experience for you too, so we can administer a local anesthetic to the area being treated. We also have dental sedation for patients with anxiety, so you can enjoy a calm and relaxing experience.
Root Canal Therapy
Once your smile is ready, our team will start the root canal by opening the tooth to access and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of the tooth. We will add a special filing material known as gutta percha too. Once we finish this step, we cap the tooth with a dental crown. The restoration will be custom-made to ensure it not only fits comfortably, but that it looks natural and blends with the rest of your smile too. In one visit, we can halt the discomfort of an infection and take steps to preserve your tooth and keep your smile whole.
If you have any questions about how we treat an infected tooth and bring relief, then contact our team today to learn more. You deserve a strong and healthy smile, one free of discomfort, so talk to our team for a filling or root canal treatment.
Talk To Your Albany, NY Dentist About Endodontic Dentistry!
We offer treatment to help preserve your smile and stop discomfort. If you would like to learn more about care for infected teeth, then please call our Albany, NY dental office today at (518) 869-5397.
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