Dental infection can lead to discomfort and weakened structure, to the point you may not be able to support a crown to complete a root canal and protect the tooth. But we can help. With a post and core buildup, your team at Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, can strengthen your smile and ensure it can support root canal and a lifelike crown!
Dental Infection and Weakened Tooth Structure
A tooth becomes infected when harmful bacteria reach the pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This means whether via injury or untreated cavities, contact is made and an infection begins, leading to serious pain in the tooth. You could have painful tooth sensitivity when you eat or speak, toothaches, pain in the face and jaw, swelling, and even a discharge from the tooth itself. This weakens the interior of the tooth. With a traditional root canal, we will remove the tissues from within and replace them with a gutta percha, and capping the tooth with a crown to complete the entire process. But what if the infection has left your tooth too weak to support a crown? If this happens, we strengthen the tooth with a post and core buildup!
Post and Core
With a post and core, a small rod is added to the interior of the tooth, which has a small structure known as core attached to it. This stabilizes the interior of the tooth and keeps the filling we add in place. Our team can then cap the tooth with a crown, so you enjoy a full smile and relief from discomfort. In some cases, you may not need the post portion, instead we will instead use composite resin to build up the interior of the tooth so it can support a crown to complete the root canal treatment. The crown, combined with the new interior structures and materials, helps protect the tooth from further decay or infection down the road.
Completing Your Root Canal
The crown portion will be custom-made to ensure a lifelike appearance and a strong chewing surface, so you can return to your usual routine with better comfort and oral health, and a smile that can show off without hesitation. You should continue to see your general dentist for checkups and cleanings, and also take actions to help prevent decay or infection, such as daily brushing and flossing and a diet low in sugar and starch. If you have any questions about treating infection with a root canal, or about restoring your smile with a post and core buildup, then contact our team today to learn more.
Call Omni Endo for An Infected Tooth
Treating an infected tooth with an endodontic procedure can help save smiles and prevent tooth loss. To find out more about restoring your tooth, call Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, call 915.990.3636 today.
