ROOT CANAL THERAPY

Root Canal Therapy for Charlotte, Pineville, NC & Beyond

Your teeth are one of the most important parts of your body, as they allow you to show expression and eat all of your favorite foods. Unfortunately, bad oral hygiene can lead to dental issues that can damage the integrity of your teeth. Any type of crack or cavity in the tooth makes room for harmful bacteria to move in. Without proper treatment, infection can set in and spread, causing damage to the surrounding healthy teeth and gums.

 

While the idea of having an infection is scary, root canal therapy can help to restore the integrity of your smile. Luckily, the professionals at Carmel Commons Dental have all of the proper knowledge and tools to provide root canal treatments. If you’re dealing with dental issues but aren’t sure if you need a root canal, browse the following section to learn some of the signs of an infected tooth.

Signs You May Need Root Canal Therapy

Dental Pain

While there are a lot of things that can cause your teeth to hurt, an infection can cause pain deep in the tooth or that spreads across your jaw, face, or other teeth. This is one of the telltale signs that you may have an infection.

 

Unable to Apply Pressure

If your tooth hurts when you eat or even touch it, it could mean that the nerves around the tooth pulp are damaged.

 

Swollen Gums

An infected tooth can cause your gums to swell or feel tender.

 

Pimples in the Mouth

In severe cases, an infection can cause pimples or boils to form on the gums that ooze smelly pus.

 

Swollen Jaw

If the pus from the infected tooth is unable to drain, it can cause your jaw to swell up.


Loose Tooth

Unfortunately, untreated dental issues can lead to tooth loss. One of the first signs of this is having a tooth that feels loose. This is a result of the pus from the infected tooth softening the bone. 

Book an Appointment for Root Canal Therapy Today!

If you’re dealing with any of these issues, you may require root canal therapy. While the process may sound scary, our team will do their best to ensure you’re comfortable throughout the entire appointment. Before any type of treatment begins, we will take an X-ray to get a better look at the affected tooth. Our dentist may also perform other tests to determine if your tooth pulp is dead, infected, or inflamed to determine if root canal therapy is necessary.

 

For years, we’ve provided quality root canal therapy to patients across Charlotte, Pineville, NC and the surrounding regions. No matter the nature of your dental struggles, our team will get to the bottom of the issue and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. If you’re interested in learning more about root canal therapy or need to schedule an appointment, reach out to our office today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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