How a root canal from your general dentist in Windsor Locks, CT, can rescue your smile
Do you need a root canal? That’s a great question and one that your dentist can answer. Diagnostic tools like x-rays, thermal testing, and vitality testing are all part of your dentist’s toolkit to take great care of your teeth. That’s why when you suffer from tooth pain, it’s best to see your dentist as soon as possible. You may need a root canal.
Dr. Thomas Yanik of Yanik Dental in Windsor Locks, CT, offers comprehensive dental care, including root canal therapy to rescue your smile.
When you need a root canal, it means that the innermost layer of your tooth, an area known as the pulp chamber, has become infected. The nerves and blood supply to your tooth are in the pulp chamber. When the pulp is compromised, it can lead to severe, constant dental pain.
You may experience:
- Throbbing, aching pressure, and pain that doesn’t go away
- Acute, stabbing pain when you bite down or eat
- Increasing pain when you eat or drink hot or cold foods or beverages
You might also see:
- A white or red bump appearing on your gums next to a tooth root
- Drainage, including blood or pus, coming from the bump on your gums
- A tooth that is darker or grayer than the teeth next to it
Pulp damage and infection can be caused by:
- A sports injury or accident involving your jaws or teeth
- A vehicular accident involving your jaws or teeth
- Constant trauma to your teeth, from grinding or clenching
- Severe tooth decay or damage involving large areas of tooth structure
A root canal works wonders, both relieving pain and allowing you to keep your tooth. During root canal treatment, the infected tissue inside your tooth is removed and replaced with an inert material that is left inside your tooth.
To learn more about when you might need a root canal and how root canal therapy can rescue your smile, call Dr. Thomas Yanik of Yanik Dental in Windsor Locks, CT, at (860) 623-1116. Call today!