Do you have pain in your teeth? Dental discomfort could be due to an infected tooth, and without treatment you could risk losing the tooth completely. But with root canal therapy, your El Paso, TX, endodontist can provide relief and help you enjoy a beautiful and healthy smile.
An infection means that oral bacteria have made contact with the pulp, the living tissues at the center of your tooth. This exposure could be due to an injury to the tooth, or as a result of an untreated cavity. The infection causes painful symptoms, such as tooth sensitivity, toothaches, pain when you chew, and aches in the face and jaw. There could be swelling or even a poor-tasting discharge from the tooth. Don’t ignore potential symptoms like these, instead see our team for a diagnosis. Otherwise, you risk losing the tooth, which could allow infection to reach other teeth or move into the jawbone itself. But we can help with a root canal!
When you see our team, we will take digital x-rays, which provide instant high-definition images using 90% less radiation. With these images, we can assess the position and severity of the infection on chairside monitors. If a root canal is the right step for you, then we will plan the procedure in detail. To keep you comfortable we will offer a local anesthetic to numb the tooth being treated. If you have anxiety or special needs that could complicate treatment, we could offer sedation to help you enter a deep state of relaxation, with little to no memory of the procedure at all.
When you are ready, we will begin the procedure by opening the tooth, so we can access and remove the tissues from within. We then clean the interior of your tooth before we add a special filling known as gutta percha. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, a restoration that covers the tooth and protects it. At the same time, we take steps to ensure your crown looks natural and blends with your tooth seamlessly. If you have any questions about how we treat infected teeth and stop discomfort with a root canal, or if you would like to schedule your first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to get started.
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a smile free of painful dental infections, which is why we offer an array of endodontic procedures. To schedule an appointment with Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, please call 915.990.3636.
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