Nothing can take a toll on your day in the wrong way than dental pain. It may start off as a slight twinge when you eat or drink something cold, but that’s just the beginning. This is an early sign of tooth decay or a dental infection that could set into the depths of your smile. It’s best to visit your dentist in Rockledge right away.
If you do ignore the warning signs, you may find yourself in a full-blown dental infection (known as a dental abscess) complete excruciating dental pain.
Why Does My Tooth Hurt?
As mentioned above, tooth decay that reaches into the depth of your tooth can be really painful. The insides of your teeth contain roots that are extremely sensitive, hence why they are protected by the crown and gums of your teeth.
When you don’t remove decay from your tooth, it can become extremely painful and even spread to neighboring teeth, pits in your teeth and tooth loss.
Although you may be tempted to try to remedy your tooth pain with over the counter medications or even a hot tea bag (a popular home treatment), you have a chance of not addressing its true cause.
You may need root canal therapy to alleviate your pain and infection. When you act quickly and contact your dentist at the first sign of pain, you have a much higher chance of saving your smile!
What is Root Canal Therapy?
When you consider root canal therapy for a toothache, your dentist will basically remove the infected root from your tooth. They’ll simply drill a small hole in the top of your tooth while the area is numbed. Once the infection is cleaned out, your tooth will be sealed with a temporary filling and given time to heal with special instructions from your dentist.
Once your tooth has healed, you’ll need to strengthen the affected area with a permanent filling or crown.
Does the Procedure Hurt?
Your dentist wants to help you, not hurt you. Your endodontist in Huntsville uses local anesthetics to ensure that experience a painless, positive dental appointment.
After treatment, you may be given a prescription for pain medication to help eliminate any room for discomfort. Most patients are pleasantly surprised at how smooth their experience really is. Better yet, you’ll be able to keep your natural teeth!
If you’re experiencing dental pain, discomfort, or sensitivity, you should have your dentist examine your mouth right away.
About Our Office
When you experience severe toothache caused by damage to your teeth or an infection that impact its inner layers, you need an endodontist with specialty training in caring for the interior parts of teeth. This is when Dr. Bishop is here to assist you with root canal therapy. Learn more by contacting us!