In fact, root canal procedures are generally painless, and they actually eliminate the pain of an infected tooth. Not all tooth pain requires a root canal, but when a root canal is needed, it is best to get it done as soon as possible.
So, when do you visit the dentist for a root canal? Let’s take a look at what The Glenroy Dental Group suggests.
What are the signs that you may need a root canal to repair an ailing tooth?
At the centre of your teeth, beneath the protective enamel, is a soft pulp known as “dental pulp.” This pulp extends all the way down to the root of your teeth. This pulp is home to blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue that can easily be infected when exposed to the outer world. Once a tooth becomes badly damaged (untreated cavities, cracks, etc.), bacteria can sneak into the compromised tooth and enter the pulp.
If the damaged tooth is not repaired quickly, these bacteria can cause an infection that kills the pulp, causes bone loss, and potentially causes the loss of the entire tooth.
Tooth pain alone does not mean you need a root canal. But if there is pain, you should watch for several specific signs of what may be an infection serious enough to require treatment.
Sometimes a dentist will find conditions in your teeth that require a root canal:
The purpose of root canal treatment is to remove the infection thereby eliminating the pain that brought you discomfort and agony. The procedure involves removal of the infected nerve and pulp tissue of the affected tooth. The procedure is not complicated although a number of steps occur over a few office visits.
If you need a root canal, come to Glenroy Dental and we will clean the invasive bacteria out of the root, fill it with a soothing biocompatible material, and then seal the tooth up again. We top this off with a filling or crown, and your tooth is saved! For more information about how we can help you with your root canal problems, visit Glenroy Dental today!
Our dental clinic is conveniently located on the Pascoe Vale Road shopping strip, Glenroy, with ample parking space, we are located within easy walking distance of the Glenroy train station. Did you know? we serve patients from Hadfield and surrounding suburbs too.
If you have questions about your dental care, contact us on (03) 9306 6511 or book your appointment online.
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