Root Canal Therapy in Moline, IL
In the world of dentistry, root canals seem to have the worst reputation. While the root canal procedure is often thought to be painful, did you know that it’s actually an infection that’s causing your pain? Root canal therapy removes that infection and saves your tooth from further damage or extraction. Best of all, it also alleviates your pain.
When Do I Need a Root Canal?
If you feel sensitivity when eating hot, cold, or sweet foods or beverages, it’s an early indicator that you may have a crack, decay, or fracture in your tooth. Contact our office right away and you may be able to relieve the symptoms with a filling. If this condition progresses, it can lead to infection and severe pain, and that’s when our doctors may recommend root canal therapy. Accidents, trauma, or injury to your tooth may also necessitate the need for a root canal.
Does Root Canal Therapy Hurt?
Modern dentistry has made great advances in the field of root canal therapy, and most patients are surprised at how simple the procedure is. You’ll be numbed with local anesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure. Numbing will even relieve the pain from your trauma or infection.
Your dentist in Moline will remove the infected or injured nerve through a small hole placed in the top of your tooth. After your nerve is removed, the hole is sealed with a temporary filling and your tooth is allowed time to heal.
After root canal therapy, your tooth is not as strong as it once was, and Dr. Jackson may recommend that your tooth is “rebuilt” and strengthened with a dental filling or crown. Root canal therapy is a great way to save your tooth from extraction and preserve your root and natural tooth structure.
Contact Our Moline, IL Dentist Office Right Away
If you’re experiencing symptoms such as sensitivity, tooth pain, tenderness when biting or chewing, or you have a constant toothache, please contact Joseph D. Jackson DMD right away. It’s important to understand that these symptoms won’t go away on their own and are often an indicator of infection, which will only get worse and progress to other areas of the body. The quicker we can diagnose your condition, the quicker we can treat it and get you back on the path to wellness again.
At Joseph D. Jackson DMD we make every effort to see patients experiencing dental emergencies in Moline as soon as possible. We understand how severe dental pain can be, and the importance of timely and efficient treatment in these situations. Don’t wait for the pain to go away on its own, and don’t hesitate to call us right away if you’re experiencing dental pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your tooth feeling sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures? Do you sometimes feel tenderness when you bite down or chew? These symptoms may be indicating that there's decay in your tooth. Even if the pain goes away quickly, this is the best time to contact your dentist because you may be able to alleviate the problem with a simple dental filling.
Do Not Wait To Relieve Tooth Pain!
If decay is allowed to progress, it makes its way into the nerve of your tooth. Now you're probably experiencing pain that is much more severe and doesn't go away when you take Ibuprofen. By this time, it's likely that the decay has caused an infection in your tooth, which is the cause of your discomfort.
How do root canals in Moline, IL work?
If your tooth is infected, Dr. Jackson will need to perform root canal therapy to eliminate your infection and alleviate your pain. The entire area around your tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic to ensure that you don't feel anything during your procedure. Root canals in Moline, IL can help to preserve your natural tooth. Any infection left untreated can result in tooth loss.
If you are feeling dental sensitivity or pain, please contact our 61265 dentist office to schedule an examination.
Root canals often get a bad rap for being complicated and painful but they are normally trouble-free procedures.
Root canal therapy or endodontics is the specialty in dentistry that treats the soft tissue, also known as the pulp, and small passages called canals that house the blood vessels and nerves. The need for a root canal comes when the pulp becomes inflamed for any reason such as trauma to the tooth or when decay reaches the nerve and causes the tissue to become necrotic. When this happens, you more than likely get a toothache and sometimes even swelling and/or an abscess. This is where the notion of root canals being painful comes from because often needing the procedure is more painful than the actual treatment itself.
Painless Root Canals in Moline, IL
So, are root canals in Moline, IL painful? The short answer is no, they are not. However, the sensitivity you may have before and the possibility of feeling “bruised” afterwards can cause some discomfort. Endodontists are in the business of pain relieve and will advise you on how to stay comfortable while the tooth and surrounding structures heal.
Contact our dentist in Moline, IL for questions regarding root canal treatment. If you are ready to schedule your next appointment at Joseph D Jackson, DMD, give our office in 61265 a call at (309) 764-3242.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Joseph Jackson
I love being a member of such a well respected community of professionals. I strive to be the best dentist I can be through education and service to my community. Organized dentistry has a strong voice within healthcare and I’m proud to be a part of it. We are constantly working to improve not only the dental health of our community but their overall health as well. The effort we put in to educating and treating our patients everyday will benefit their health for the rest of their lives.
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