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 to your health. You could also be subjecting yourself to needless pain as bacteria overtake the nerve within your tooth. This can spread further into the bone of your jaw and even cause a life-threatening condition known as sepsis, so take the steps you need to improve the quality of your smile.
At Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX, we will undertake every measure to help you to save your tooth from a potential extraction. Our goal is to help you to maintain your existing dental structures and to restore them after damage. If you have broken a tooth, you should address it quickly, in order to avoid the infection of this area. For those who have begun to experience painful symptoms, a root canal treatment could be your solution to save your tooth. (more…)