William Britton Jr. DDS

Root Canals

 

Your teeth and your bones are made up of very similar materials, and are the most durable and robust parts of your body. However, they are far from being indestructible. Your bones can break, get brittle and even get infected.  Your teeth are more exposed than bone, and thus are more subject to these potential problems.  If you have felt any pain or discomfort, or even possible infections and just general wear and tear, it is best to set an appointment and visit Dr. Britton for a checkup as soon as possible. If you delay having yourself checked, then it might lead to further complications and more problems in the future. It might turn out that you are in need of a root canal.

What are root canals?  Whenever you feel discomfort or pain in your tooth, the likely cause is bacteria which have burrowed through the enamel of your tooth. Once the bacteria reach the central nerve of your tooth, you will start to experience pain or great discomfort, and you need to get your tooth checked at once.Perhaps the most advisable solution to this problem according to dentists is to get a root canal procedure. This is done by removing the infected tooth pulp from the root of your tooth. You shouldn’t worry about any dangerous side effects, because the tooth no longer needs the pulp once it is already fully formed. Once this pulp is extracted, a dental crown is secured with a special adhesive in order to seal the surface of the tooth. After the procedure is complete, you will be truly pain-free and can go back to enjoying every meal and every smile like nothing ever happened.