Root canal treatment is a helpful procedure that eliminates a tooth infection and preserves your natural tooth, saving it from extraction.
If your tooth becomes infected, one of the primary symptoms is pain. And we're talking about the constant and severe pain that keeps you awake at night or from participating in your normal daily activities.
Some other telltale signs and symptoms of tooth infection are:
- Darkening or discoloration of your tooth
- Pain or tenderness when chewing or biting
- Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
- A white pimple or blister on the gums around the infected tooth
- A foul taste or odor in your mouth
What Happens During Root Canal Treatment?
If you need root canal therapy, Dr. Tibbs starts by numbing the affected area, which also immediately provides relief from your pain.
Next, he carefully removes the diseased tissue from inside your tooth and ensures that it is clean and infection-free before sealing it with a temporary filling. Now, we give it time to heal.
Once your tooth is fully healed, Dr. Tibbs will strengthen it with a permanent filling or crown, ensuring you'll have all the chewing functions you enjoyed before your infection.
Don't hesitate to call us at (336) 765-7477 if you have questions about root canals in Winston-Salem.