Root Canal in Carbondale
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 - Therapy
Root canals are often completed in one visit.
Due to the amount of tooth structure that must be removed in order to access the root canal system, a crown will commonly be recommended to provide protection to the weakened tooth structure.
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 970-963-3013 to learn more about Root Canals in Carbondale or any other services we provide. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
