The treatment of an infected tooth is typically associated with a root canal treatment procedure, where the internal soft tissue at the location is removed through a pulpectomy. This process can be highly helpful for those suffering from a seriously debilitating toothache, but it also requires the removal of a significant amount of your natural… Read more »
The infection of one of your existing natural teeth is a serious situation, and putting it off gives bacteria more time to cause damage. If you have begun to notice pain as a result of this infection, it is a sign that you should speak with a dentist; ignoring your symptoms is not only damaging… Read more »
When a tooth develops an infection, whether in the smiles of kids or adults, this could be a source of serious pain and even increase the risk of tooth loss.…
What causes a tooth to become infected? Once this occurs, how do we treat the infected tooth to help prevent discomfort and tooth loss? In today’s blog, your El Paso,…
With a traditional root canal, we open an infected tooth and remove what’s inside, before adding a filling and capping a tooth with a lifelike crown. But for some patients,…