Root Canal Treatment in Troy, MI

One of the telltale signs of a tooth infection is a severe and constant pain that doesn’t go away with over-the-counter medication or time. The discomfort that an infected tooth causes can be significant and keep you from your normal activities.

Unfortunately, an infected tooth won’t resolve without treatment. However, a root canal will immediately relieve pain, eliminate tooth infection, and preserve your natural tooth, saving your tooth from extraction.

Some of the signs and symptoms of a tooth infection are:

• Toothache — Constant pain and discomfort in your tooth
• Blister — A white bump on the gums near the infected tooth
• Pain — Tenderness when biting or chewing
• Sensitivity — Temperature sensitivity to hot or cold
• Swelling — Gum tissue or facial swelling

It’s important to note that your tooth infection will progress without treatment and could reach the point where your tooth is unsalvageable. Be sure to contact your Troy dentist right away if you or a loved one are experiencing any symptoms of a tooth infection.

You may wonder what to expect during root canal treatment. Here’s what you should know and an outline of the comfortable procedure.

• Diagnosis — Our dentists will use x-rays and a thorough exam to determine if you need a root canal.
• Anesthetic — Our dentists use the best general anesthetic to numb your infected tooth before root canal treatment. This ensures that you don’t feel anything throughout your procedure and eliminates the discomfort from the tooth infection.
• Eliminating Infection — Our dentists carefully remove the infected pulp from the inner canals of your tooth, clean them, and ensure they’re infection-free.
• Sealing the Tooth—Once we’re sure your tooth is free from infection, our dentists will carefully seal it temporarily to allow it time to heal.
• Restoring the Tooth—After it has completely healed, your tooth will need to be strengthened with a permanent restoration, typically a crown or, sometimes, a dental filling. Restoring your tooth ensures that you’ll enjoy full chewing function again.

If you or a loved one is experiencing dental pain or tooth sensitivity, contact your Degenhardt Dental team at (248) 643-6551 for prompt emergency dental care.