Root Canal
Emergency Dentist in Sunset, FL
Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is made necessary when the cavity reaches the tooth’s pulp or nerve. Keep in mind that regular cleanings and checkups help prevent and detect problems early. Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs, the pulp or nerve becomes infected and can even extend through the root tip and begin to eat away the surrounding bone (this is an abscess) and cause a swelling area in your gums. By the time the pulp is infected, it must be treated and cannot heal independently. It can even weaken the entire immune system. This is dangerous and very painful too.
What are the benefits of getting a root canal?
Root canal helps you to get rid of infected tooth nerves whose symptoms include:
- Sensitivity to hot/cold or sweets
- Pain and swelling
- Pain to biting or pressure
- A bad taste in the mouth.
Sometimes, however, no symptoms are apparent, and the person is unaware of any problem until a checkup.
A root canal is then performed to clean out the infected tooth pulp and disinfect the tooth’s canals. The only other treatment would be to extract the tooth. Once the infection is resolved, the canal(s) are filled in to prevent any further infection. Usually, a core build-up and crown are recommended for restoring a tooth with root canal therapy. To know more about the treatment, contact Sunset Smile Creations dental office located in Miami, FL.
