Root Canals
Decay and infection can wreak havoc on your entire mouth. If your tooth requires a root canal, we will refer you to an endodontist, a dentist who specializes in saving teeth, to complete the procedure. Once a root canal has been performed, Dentistry at East Piedmont will help get your mouth back to optimal health.
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* the aftermath of avoiding a root canal
Tooth Loss
Left untreated, severe decay or dental trauma may cause damage to a tooth’s pulp. If the infected pulp is not removed, it could rot away your entire tooth.
Extensive Decay
The untreated infection of the pulp in one tooth spreads to otherwise healthy surrounding teeth. Without addressing the infection, over time you will require treatment for multiple teeth rather than just the one in question.
Nerve Pain
A crack in your tooth can extend to the nerve, which causes extreme damage and resulting pain. Fixing a chip or crack before it has the chance to reach your pulp or nerve is the most effective way to avoid this discomfort.
Dental Abscess
Without treatment, an infected tooth may cause a dental abscess to develop. Dental abscesses can cause fatal health problems if you don’t seek appropriate medical care promptly.
what happens after a root canal?
A tooth that has gone through root canal therapy is weakened, brittle and prone to fractures. After a root canal, you’ll need to restore your tooth fully to avoid alignment changes. A crown must be placed to help hold the tooth together.
