Experienced Root Canal Therapy in Dumfries
Experiencing tooth pain can not only impact your day-to-day comfort but also affect your overall health negatively. At Prince William Family Dental, Dr. Daniel Dafo has the skill and experience to treat your tooth pain with root canal therapy and, thereby, help restore your oral health and improve your general well-being. By treating the underlying condition causing the tooth pain, he can not only alleviate your discomfort but address any infection causing your issue.
Our office can be flexible in availability, so you can be seen quickly. We use advanced technology to understand your condition and plan an appropriate treatment for your unique situation. Our dentist uses root canal therapy to help you feel quick and lasting relief. If you are experiencing tooth pain, call our dentist in Dumfries about root canal therapy today and find out how we can help you feel better!
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What Is Root Canal Therapy?
Root canal therapy is the procedure used to try and save a tooth that has been infected due to damage or extensive decay. Bacteria can enter your tooth and cause an infection of the tooth's inner tissue, which can cause extensive pain. The inner infected tissue puts the entire tooth at risk, so we go in and remove that inflamed tissue, also known as pulp, from the tooth during the root canal treatment. By removing the infected pulp, we aim to save your natural tooth and help alleviate any residual pain.
Signs My Tooth Is Infected
A sharp and perpetual toothache is the most common sign of a tooth infection. Although, it is possible to have a tooth infection without any pain. Regular dental checkups allow you to find undetected underlying dental health problems and receive swift, effective treatment.
Some signs that you may have an infected tooth include:
- Sudden, sharp, or chronic tooth pain
- Pain while eating food
- Red and swollen gums
- Hot and cold tooth sensitivity
- Swollen cheeks
- Darkened tooth enamel
- Abscesses on your gums
Our Approach to Root Canal Therapy
When Dr. Dafo has evaluated your condition and determined that you will benefit from root canal therapy, we start the treatment plan quickly. He will thoroughly analyze your gums, teeth, and jawbone and possibly prescribe antibiotics to help combat the infection.
We start the procedure by numbing the affected area to keep you comfortable during the procedure. An access point created in the tooth to reach the infected tissue, and the inflamed pulp is then removed. We then disinfect the entire tooth and fill the space with antibacterial materials to eliminate as much infection as possible.
Our dentist will then prepare a customized crown to prevent further damage to your tooth or a recurrence of infection. We provide you with a temporary crown while your custom crown is being created, allowing you to keep eating and drinking normally.
Root Canal Therapy FAQs
When considering a root canal therapy treatment, there may be some things you need to think over. Feel free to call our office; we are happy to discuss more about our services or practice. Some questions that have been asked about root canal therapies include:
While you may experience pain from the inflamed tooth, that is the infected root causing the pain. Root canal therapy works to relieve that pain, remove any existing infection under the tooth, and preserve the healthy part of your tooth. The procedure aims to relieve discomfort.
Root canal therapy is capable of being performed on any tooth, from incisors to molars. This treatment removes infection within a tooth while preserving as many healthy teeth as possible. Sometimes, the tooth can't be saved, and the course of treatment will move towards an extraction to thoroughly remove the infection.
Root canal therapies are preferred over extractions for treating an infected tooth. Maintaining your natural tooth is easier than implanting a restorative piece to replace the extracted tooth.
Dumfries Root Canal Therapy Tailored to You
A toothache can prevent you from enjoying your favorite foods and compromise your oral health. Dr. Daniel Dafo at Prince William Family Dental can help provide relief and get you back on track with your dental health. We have been serving the Dumfries community and surrounding areas for years. Allow our dentist to build a relationship of trust with you so you can feel confident with your root canal therapy procedure. Whether you are experiencing tooth pain or extreme tooth sensitivity with hot and cold food and drinks, let our office help treat your dental issue so you can feel better as quickly as possible. Call our office in Dumfries about root canal treatment today and how it can help you!
CALL US: (703) 844-2717 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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