Endodontic Therapy in Mobile
One of the final lines of defense for abscessed or badly decaying teeth is root canal therapy. Endodontic treatment helps prevent the need for tooth extractions by addressing the source of pain—the nerve.
Our in-house root canal treatment at Rabbit Creek Dental in Mobile helps you regain your smile while lowering your chances of tooth loss. Root canal therapy is intended to treat the nerve damage or infection inside of the tooth, relieve, pain, and usually feels the same as getting a filling or a crown.
What is a Root Canal?
When a tooth abscesses, it usually happens as a result of trauma or a large cavity. When bacteria invade the nerve tissues inside the tooth, they die, erode, or become infected with a chronic infection. Root canal therapy is the only treatment option that treats your tooth from the inside, where the pulp tissue is compromised. It's essentially a "root filling" that runs the length of the root through the hollow nerve chamber.
Does Root Canal Treatment Hurt?
A root canal should feel similar to other common dental procedures such as fillings. Although root canals can take a little longer depending on how many roots and nerve canals there are, some teeth are completed faster than others. We'll numb your teeth completely, as usual, to assure your comfort from start to end. Today’s root canals can alleviate the pain caused by abscesses or decay in the most comfortable manner possible.
Alternatives to Root Canals
Nothing is better than your natural tooth, but sometimes the damage is too extensive for repair. If your tooth cannot be restored with a root canal and crown, extraction is typically recommended.
What to Expect
Getting a root canal is similar to most other types of dental treatment. The only difference is that depending on how many roots your tooth has, it takes a little longer. We'll numb the tooth to prevent any sensitivity, then clean the damaged tissues and treat the open canals. After that, we'll fill in the open canals to seal out bacteria and prevent reinfection.
Do I Need a Root Canal?
Any tooth with an infected or damaged nerve should be treated with endodontic therapy. This step will help preserve your tooth for several years to come. But to determine what's going on inside the tooth, an X-ray will be required.
If you have or are experiencing the following symptoms, you may need a root canal.
- Sensitivity to heat
- Pain when biting down
- A cracked or broken tooth
- A visible abscess on your gums
- Deep cavities
- Traumatic injuries, recent or past
Get a Professional Opinion
Not all abscessed or dying teeth cause pain. It's critical that you don't use pain to determine whether or not your tooth needs to be tended to. Dr. Gegzna takes several endodontic therapy courses every year, and your comfort and oral health are our top priorities. Throughout your procedure, we’ll care for you as we would a member of our own family.
Contact Rabbit Creek Dental today for more information on root canal treatment in Mobile.
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