When your tooth hurts and the pain does not fade, there is a real chance of severe decay or even an infection. You need treatment to stop the pain and save your tooth from being lost. You need a root canal! In today’s blog, your team at Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, talks about treating an infection with a comfortable root canal procedure.
The Need for a Root Canal
When do you need to see our team for an endodontic procedure like a root canal therapy? When your tooth begins to hurt and the pain does not subside, let us know right away. You could also experience pain when you eat or drink, swelling, or even a foul discharge for the tooth itself. Don’t ignore pain in a tooth, this could allow infection to spread and threaten the result of your smile! our team will examine the tooth with advanced digital x-rays to peer inside and assess the presence and severity of the infection. We can then decide if you need endodontic treatment to save your tooth.
Ensuring You Stay Comfortable
We know many people associated a more extensive treatment like a root canal with discomfort, but most people find the procedure compared to a simple dental filling placement. We always take time to ensure our patients are comfortable and relaxed, even if they have severe anxiety or special needs that can complicate treatment. We can numb the area directly with a local anesthesia to keep you cozy, and also offer sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation, often with little to no memory of the procedure. We can choose a mild nitrous oxide for most, or oral conscious sedation or IV sedation for people who need a deep state of calming. You should enjoy a positive experience in our office!
Treating Your Infected Tooth
Now that you know how we keep you cozy during your procedure, what happens during your root canal? We will gently open the tooth to remove the tissue from within. We then clean the inside of the tooth and replace these tissues with a special filling. The last step is to cap the tooth with a dental crown, one that is designed to look natural and offer a durable chewing surface. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat an infection, then contact our team today to learn more and get started.
Call Omni Endo Provides Endodontic Care with Comfort
Our team wants to help ensure a comfortable and effective way to treat infection and save your tooth. To find out more about treatment for an infected tooth, call Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, call 915.990.3636 today.
