May 5, 2016

When you are told that you require a root canal in Houston, TX, what do you imagine is going to happen? The reality is a lot better than you probably think. Root canals are not nearly as bad as a lot of people make them out to be. Here are the steps you need to take in order to restore your dental health.

Recognize the Symptoms

 You should generally see a periodontist once every six months, but if the pulp inside of your teeth becomes infected, you cannot wait. You need to seek treatment right away or else the infection can spread and require more drastic treatment. The most common symptoms that indicate a root canal is necessary include:

  • Tooth pain so severe you cannot sleep
  • A pimple consistently pops up on your gum tissue
  • The affected tooth darkens

Get Treatment

 Infected pulp can be caused by a number of sources, but regardless of how it occurred in you the proper procedure needs to be performed. In case you think it is going to be painful, you have nothing to worry about. Your periodontist is going to give you an anesthetic before starting, so you will not feel any pain. Other measures can be taken to make you feel more relaxed. You can listen to music throughout the duration of the treatment.

Once you are relaxed, an opening will be made in the tooth in question. Through this opening, the infected pulp and the nerve of the tooth are removed. Once your tooth is empty, it will be filled back up with materials. Chances are high that you will need a crown placed over the tooth in order to strengthen it so that you can eat and speak comfortably once more.

Get the Treatment You Need

 If you are ready for improved periodontal health, contact the office of Dr. Friedberg. Simply give us a call at 866-903-8894 to make your teeth feel so much better.

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