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Have you ever had severe pain in your tooth along with a pimple-like sore on the gum? If yes, then you might need root canal therapy. The dentists at the Wilsonville Dental Group happen to consult many patients daily who have severe toothache with the other eminent symptoms of root canal infection. Most of the time the patients are unaware of their teeth condition and keep delaying their dental appointment which leads to the last treatment option of extraction.
If you want to save your tooth, then consult our dental experts at the Wilsonville Dental Group immediately.
What is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal treatment is a process that is carried out by dentists to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal. The treatment procedure prevents reinfection of the tooth and saves the natural tooth. Root canal treatment is a painless procedure, and it can effectively save a tooth that might otherwise have to be extracted completely. (1)
The Procedure:
- The dental team at the Wilsonville Dental Group will take an x-ray to confirm the root canal infection and then proceed with the treatment.
- The dentist will administer a local anesthetic before starting root canal treatment.
- This indicates that the procedure will be painless and no more unpleasant than having a filling.
- After removal of the infected pulp from the tooth, it is cleaned with the help of medicament. The root canal is filled with dental material and the tooth is sealed with a filling or crown.
- In most cases, the infected and swollen tissue near the tooth will heal naturally.
Root canal treatment is usually the most preferred and successful procedure with a greater survival rate. Along with the procedure, the dentist may prescribe antibiotics to treat bacterial infections. (2)
It’s imperative to look after your teeth when recovering from root canal treatment. After your final treatment, your restored tooth will be free of pain and infection. (3)
To Treat or Not to Treat?
Bacteria that live in the mouth can easily invade the tooth which can lead to root canal infection. The infection can occur due to tooth decay, leaky fillings, and damage to teeth because of trauma. When you visit our team at the Wilsonville Dental Group, we will gather your medical history and take x-rays of the insulting tooth.
If the tooth decay has reached the pulp of the tooth the bacteria in the decay can then multiply and spread throughout the pulp and pulp canals.
If there is a pulpal infection, you may have the following symptoms:
- Feeling sensitive to hot or cold food
- Pain when biting or chewing
- A loose tooth
With the progression of the root infection, these symptoms often disappear as the pulp dies. According to our dentists, the infection spreads through the root canal system in such cases.
Some more symptoms may include:
- Pain when chewing that returns
- Inflamed gums near the infected tooth or a pimple-like sore formation
- Pus from the affected tooth
- A swollen cheek or jaw
- The tooth becoming a darker color
If you have developed toothache lately then it is imperative to consult the dentist. The dentist at the Wilsonville Dental Group will do the best treatment planning to save your tooth. Always remember that leaving the infected tooth untreated may lead to many other dental problems. (4)
If you have any queries regarding the root canal infection and how the tooth can be saved, then this is the best time to book your appointment with us. Our dental team is always prepared to serve our valued clients with pain-free dentistry.
References
- Siqueira Jr, J. F., Rôças, I. N., & Lopes, H. P. (2002). Patterns of microbial colonization in primary root canal infections. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology, 93(2), 174-178.
- Sakko, M., Tjäderhane, L., & Rautemaa-Richardson, R. (2016). Microbiology of root canal infections. Primary dental journal, 5(2), 84-89.
- Vijayaraghavan, R., Mathian, V. M., Sundaram, A. M., Karunakaran, R., & Vinodh, S. (2012). Triple antibiotic paste in root canal therapy. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 4(Suppl 2), S230.
- Rôças, I. N., Siqueira Jr, J. F., & Debelian, G. J. (2011). Analysis of symptomatic and asymptomatic primary root canal infections in adult Norwegian patients. Journal of endodontics, 37(9), 1206-1212
