Signs You Need Root Canal Therapy

Any natural tooth that has developed a problem i.e. infection or inflammation can be saved if proper root canal therapy is performed in due time by an experienced endodontist. With proper care, the treated tooth can last many years and even a lifetime, helping you maintain your smile. Left untreated, the infected tooth will die and you will need to have it extracted. A timely root canal restores the tooth to its full function, immediately relieves tooth pain, and helps prevent tooth extraction and, consequently, the need for a dental implant.

Endodontic treatment involves carefully removing the infected pulp, then cleaning filling, and sealing the empty space with dental cement. If you want to find out more about this endodontic procedure feel free to visit txendocenter.com and click on Root Canal Treatment. The main signs that you need a root canal as soon as possible include sharp pain especially when you’re biting and chewing, an abscess or visible pimple on your gums, swollen or tender gums that may turn dark red, and extreme sensitivity to hot and cold. The sooner you visit an endodontics specialist to treat your infected tooth, the higher the chances of a successful root canal therapy that calls for no additional treatment. Choosing to have it treated as soon as you notice the first signs minimizes the risk of the treated tooth not healing properly and ultimately needing root canal retreatment.

Depending on the severity of the root canal infection, the procedure is completed in 1 or 2 appointments. Your endodontist will recommend a dental crown or other tooth restoration to protect the treated tooth, restore its function and improve its appearance ( especially if it’s chipped or broken). For teeth used for chewing such as molars and premolars, a dental crown following a root canal is a necessity, while for incisors and canines, a dental crown can be considered mainly for aesthetic purposes.

If you live in Wylie or Allen, TX and you think you need root canal therapy to save your natural tooth, do not hesitate to get in touch with Texas Endo Center by filling the online contact form at txendocenter.com or by calling 972-330- 5878 ( the dental office in Allen TX) or 972-818-5090 ( the dental office in Wylie TX) to book an appointment with one of the best endodontists in Allen and Wylie. It’s worth noting that dental insurance may cover part or the entire cost of root canal therapy.