Root Canals Save Teeth in Addison, TX
In the past, if you had a tooth with an infected nerve that gave you a big toothache, you’d probably lose that tooth. Today, with a special dental procedure called root therapy (or root canal treatment), you may be able to save that tooth and get rid of the toothache!
The inside of a tooth consists of nerve pulp. The nerves are the vestige of the tissue that originally formed the tooth. Once the tooth has been in the mouth for a time, the functioning of the nerves are no longer necessary.
Bacteria can enter through cracks and deep cavities and cause a toothache in the pulp. Left without treatment, pus builds up at the root tip in the jawbone, forming a “pus-pocket” called an abscess. An abscess can cause the pulp tissue to die.
The infected pulp has to be removed to prevent pain, swelling, and toothaches. Certain byproducts of the infection can injure your jawbone and your overall health. Without root canal treatment, you may need a tooth extraction.
