Root Canal in Brockport
Teeth are kept alive by a healthy nerve (pulp) core deep inside them, all the way down to the root tips. When this nerve tissue becomes inflamed due to deep decay or trauma/accident to the tooth, it can die, and an endodontic treatment (root canal) is needed. A root canal refers to reaching inside the tooth’s roots to remove the inflamed or dead pulp and clean out the infection. This helps you keep your tooth instead of removing it.
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Without endodontic treatment, the infection in the tooth pulp can result in an abscess, which can damage the jawbone beneath, and can affect other healthy teeth. If a tooth is causing you pain, has become extra-sensitive to heat and cold, appears discolored, or the gums around it feel tender and swollen, then you may need a root canal.
A root canal is a procedure specifically designed to save you from losing a tooth. Our teeth are comprised of certain parts, one of them being the pulp. A tooth’s pulp is where the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue are housed. When this area becomes inflamed or infected, then a root canal procedure must be taken in order to save that tooth.
How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?
When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action.
Toothache
These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle of the night that leads into a generalized headache, then your tooth’s root may be suffering.
Abscess
If you see a bump near the top part of a tooth and/or pus present in the mouth, then there is a good chance a root canal will be required.
Sensitivity
Extreme pain to hot and cold foods is a good indicator.
Discoloration
Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp. This is a severe sign.
Root Canal - Procedure
Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with the first appointment taking up to an hour to perform. The second appointment is for a dental crown since most of your tooth with be lost during the process and must be capped with a crown to restore its appearance.
Don't Wait
If you notice a recurring pain that doesn’t seem to halt, then contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced.
Feel free to call our office at 585-636-0555 to learn more about Root Canals in Brockport or any other services we provide. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.