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Root Canals
Your root canal is located deep in your tooth. When the tissues in this area become infected or damaged, you need a root canal or root canal therapy in Pikesville, MD.
An infected root canal—even if it’s not very painful in the beginning—can lead to excruciating pain if left untreated. If it does not cause pain due to a dead nerve or emerging infection, it can still threaten your tooth and surrounding teeth. We typically find quieter root infections during your routine dental checkup.
If your root infection causes symptoms, you may notice:
- A toothache or tooth sensitivity
- Jaw pain and swelling
- A blister on the gum near the infected tooth
Your dentist recommends contacting our dental office if you notice oral health changes, including tooth sensitivity.
If your dentist diagnoses a root infection, we numb the area, gently remove the infected tissues from the root canal, and then seal it off with a temporary, healing filling. At your next dental visit, we fit the tooth with a dental crown or filling—a dental crown if the tooth is weak.
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If you have a toothache or swelling, contact a team member today to schedule an emergency dental appointment.
A root canal treatment means your tooth is infected, severely decayed, or damaged, which leaves it vulnerable to fracture—sometimes even with treatment. A tooth crown helps protect the tooth by creating a barrier zone between your bite and the weak tooth.
First, your dentist assesses the tooth and makes the diagnosis. If you need a root canal, your dentist creates a tiny hole and removes the infected or damaged tissues. We close with a transient seal, which promotes healing. At your next appointment, we provide a dental filling if the root infection was minor and your tooth is stable. If the tooth is weak, your dentist in Pikesville will recommend a tooth crown to restore function.
The tooth crown allows you to smile and laugh, enjoy your meals, and not worry about the weak tooth. The crown, after all, creates a safety zone between the weak tooth and your bite force.
And you do not have to do anything special to maintain this crown. You treat it just like a toothbrush, floss, and visit your dentist on schedule.
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Don’t let a toothache or tooth sensitivity ruin your day. A gentle root canal treatment may be all you need.
If you experience severe, persistent pain, lingering tooth sensitivity, discolored teeth, or gum swelling around your sore tooth, see us for possible root canal treatment.
In Pikesville, MD, we consider root canals a dental emergency. A tooth infection can happen at any time, so if you have any signs of tooth pain or aches, see us as soon as possible. We offer same-day root canal treatments and do everything we can to ease your pain.
When Root Canals Are Needed
Root canals can be needed to save your tooth if you have a crack, decay, or any untreated injury. These can all lead to severe damage to your tooth. This can happen for various reasons, such as
Deep Tooth Decay— If you have untreated cavities, bacteria can grow deep into your enamel and dentin, then reach your vulnerable pulp. That's when we can go in and extract the infection from your pulp.
Cracked or Chipped Teeth — You may think your cracked or chipped tooth isn't a serious emergency, but you should get it examined as soon as possible. We can then tell whether it needs to be patched up or if the crack is deep enough to reach the dentin and lead to infection, in which case we have to go in for root canal treatment.
Dental Trauma — With dental trauma, you might think your tooth just hurts from the impact, but we can take a look to see if the trauma has moved all the way through your tooth to the root, where there can be internal nerve damage. A root canal will then be needed to restore your tooth.
Need a Root Canal in Pikesville, MD?
As these emergencies can come up out of nowhere, you must see us so we can provide immediate help or determine whether another treatment can help fix your tooth. If you are nervous about a root canal, that's normal, as we know patients expect it to be painful. Still, with advanced technology, a root canal can be as “easy” as a cavity filling and can also include laughing gas to calm your nerves, along with local anesthesia.
No need to stress about your tooth even more. Schedule your appointment with us at Naylors Court Dental Partner in Pikeville, MD, so you can get the treatment you need and move forward with relief.