Don’t Be Afraid of Stopping Your Toothache
Are you afraid of the idea that you might be told you need root canal therapy? These fears are actually misplaced. Modern root canal therapy isn’t particularly painful compared to other procedures, and in fact part of the reason it’s performed is to stop the pain of inflamed or infected tooth pulp. At Vitality Dental - Dentist Plano, Dr. Kung loves helping his patients confront their fears of root canal therapy in order to save their smiles. If you have a toothache and are anxious about how to treat it, call us immediately to learn more about smile-saving root canal therapy in Plano, TX.
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Root Canal Therapy?
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The Root Canal Procedure
First of all, you should know that your mouth will be numbed for the procedure; in other words, you won’t feel pain during the treatment. (Some discomfort might occur afterwards, but it’s usually very mild.) As for the treatment itself, it simply involves making an opening in the tooth so that we can remove the damaged pulp along with the bacteria causing the infection. We’ll make sure the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned before we fill and reseal it.
Reasons for a Root Canal
Normally, the pulp inside your tooth is well-protected by the enamel. Sometimes, though, it might become inflamed or infected due to a cavity that wasn’t treated in time or a crack that was never repaired. In some cases, the pulp might have been damaged by an injury to the tooth even if no visible marks were left. Untreated pulp inflammation or infection is typically very painful, and if it’s not addressed, you might lose the tooth altogether. That is why root canal therapy is often necessary.
Root Canal Therapy FAQ's
- A severe, lingering, or throbbing toothache that persists even after taking pain medication can indicate an infected tooth requiring root canal therapy.
- Increased sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures that lingers even after the stimulus is removed may indicate an underlying issue, such as an infected pulp that necessitates a root canal.
- A tooth that appears significantly darker or has a grayish hue compared to surrounding teeth may indicate damage or death of the tooth's internal pulp, warranting a root canal.
