When a tooth becomes infected, this could lead to discomfort and eventually, the loss of a tooth. But our team can offer treatment to address issues like infected teeth, offering lifelike results. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about the benefits of a root canal procedure.

The Pain of a Dental Infection

When you have an infected tooth, this means an injury or an untreated cavity has exposed the nerve center of the tooth, the inner pulp, to harmful bacteria. The result is a host of uncomfortable symptoms, such as toothaches, tooth sensitivity, pain when you bite down or chew, headaches and jaw pain, facial aches, and even a discharge from the tooth or swelling. Over time, the issue will grow in severity until the tooth requires extraction or is lost, which allows the infection to reach other parts of your smile. When you have persistent discomfort, contact our team for a diagnosis, so we can see if you need a root canal to preserve and protect your smile.

Taking Steps to Keep You Comfortable

When we examine your smile, we will use digital x-rays to assess the position and severity of your infection, so we can protect your smile from discomfort. We also offer a local anesthetic to the area we’re treating to keep you comfortable, and we can also discuss sedation if you have dental anxiety, so you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing visit to our office. Most people find the procedure comparable to a simple filling, and we want to make sure your dental phobias don’t stand between you and the strong, healthy smile you deserve.

Root Canal Therapy

Once you’re properly prepared, our team will open the tooth to access and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of the tooth and the root canals, before we place a special filling material known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, one custom-made from lifelike material to not only protect your tooth, but look atrial too. We want you to smile with confidence again and enjoy your best possible smile. If you have any questions about how we plan and conduct a root canal procedure, then contact our team today to learn more. Don’t live with discomfort, talk to our team right away!

Schedule Your Next Endodontic Consultation Today!

Our team wants to help you avoid the risk of tooth loss due to an infected tooth! Give us a call at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH at (603)965-3407 today. We have lifelike restoration and other treatments to help restore your smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, so don’t hesitate to reach out when you notice discomfort or changes to your smile.