If your Winston Salem dentist recommends a root canal, it means you have infection and inflammation in the canal of your tooth. In most cases, you’ll have a toothache and swelling, prompting an emergency dental appointment in our office.
Rarely you’ll experience no symptoms, and the emerging infection shows up on an x-ray. This scenario saves you the pain of festering infection.
A root infection in the canal of your tooth typically results from untreated decay, trauma, or damage that allows bacteria to penetrate the tooth.
Fortunately, a root canal treatment relieves your pain and prevents the loss of your infected tooth.
After numbing the area and removing the infection, we close your treated tooth with a temporary seal. Later, we cover the tooth with a dental crown to restore function. For minor infections, we may use only a tooth-colored filling.
To lower your risks for root infections, brush, floss, and visit the dentist regularly for checkups and teeth cleanings.
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