🦷 A Real Way To Save Your Tooth
At Smiles For Health in Carlsbad (San Diego), we understand that the idea of a root canal can feel intimidating. However, in many cases, root canal treatment is the best way to save an infected or badly damaged tooth—while also helping you avoid an extraction.
🔎 What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment (also called endodontic therapy) treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth, specifically in the pulp. The pulp is the soft tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, it can cause pain, swelling, and sometimes an abscess.In addition, if you don’t treat the infection, it can worsen and spread. That’s why early care matters.
🛠️What Happens During The Procedure?
During this treatment, your dental professional removes the infected or damaged pulp. Then, they clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth. After that, they fill and seal the tooth to help prevent future infection.In many cases, your dentist will recommend a dental crown afterward. That way, the tooth has extra strength and protection for chewing.
😮 Does Hurt?
Despite its reputation, typically isn’t painful the way people expect. In fact, the procedure is designed to relieve the pain caused by infection.You may notice mild sensitivity for a few days. However, it’s usually manageable with over-the-counter medication, based on your dentist’s guidance.
✅ Benefits Of Root Canal Treatment
The benefits are clear:
- Save Your Natural Tooth: You keep your tooth instead of removing it.
- Avoid Missing-Tooth Problems: You reduce shifting, bite changes, and chewing issues.
- Stop Infection Progression: You help protect surrounding gum and bone.
- Relieve Pain: Discomfort often improves once the infection is removed.
If you’re dealing with tooth pain, swelling, pressure, or signs of infection, don’t wait. Smiles For Health can evaluate your tooth and explain whether root canal treatment is the right way to save it. 😊
