If you are experiencing prolonged pain and sensitivity to a tooth, you may have an infection. Dr. Eric M Meyer, D.D.S. is skilled at performed root canal therapy for his patients suffering from the pain associated with an infected tooth. Root canals clean out the infection and allow the tooth to heal healthy.
Signs a root canal is needed include prolonged pain and sensitivity to a tooth, especially when biting down. Red, irritated gums and a reappearing sore near the infected tooth are also signs. A dark spot may also appear on the tooth. If you are experiencing these symptoms, schedule an appointment with Dr. Meyer for an examination. If an infected tooth is left alone, it could lead to an abscessed tooth. This can damage the jawbone and cause the loss of the tooth.
Root canal therapy clears out the infected dental pulp. Dr. Meyer will drill an access hole into the tooth and clean out the dental pulp and the tooth’s root canals. When the area is clean, a sealant called gutta-percha is applied to the now hollow tooth. A filling will be placed onto the access hole to seal the tooth. This process relieves the sensitivity from the infected nerves and relieves the pain and pressure the inflamed pulp was causing. This also allows the tooth to heal back into a strong and healthy tooth that can continue a life in your mouth.
To learn more or to schedule an examination with Dr. Eric M Meyer, D.D.S., call our Fullerton, CA dental practice at (714) 879-7943 or visit our website, www.fullertondental.com.
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