Resolve Infection For A Healthy Smile With Root Canals

When you have teeth that are severely decayed, they can interfere with your comfort and everyday tasks. Fortunately, root canals in Mullica Hill, NJ, can treat and save your natural teeth so your smile can function optimally again and be free of infection!

What Oral Health Issues Do Root Canal Treatments Address?

Root canal treatment can repair significant tooth problems and help keep your teeth healthy and trouble-free. This restorative service can rid of the decayed, damaged, or infected pulp inside your tooth to absolve pain and prevent future smile issues from arising. Let's look at what oral health issues root canals can address:

• Deep Tooth Decay: You might need a root canal if you have deep holes in your teeth that reach the pulp chamber, causing infection and swelling.
• Dental Trauma: If your teeth are cracked or broken from injuries, you may benefit from a root canal to fix the broken teeth and allow them to function again.
• Infected Pulp: When bacteria get into the pulp of your tooth, a root canal is needed to remove the infection and stop it from spreading.
• Abscess Formation: Abscesses develop when a tooth infection is not treated. If there is an abscess in your tooth, root canal might be ideal to clean out the infection and restore your tooth.
• Inflamed Gums: Infected teeth can become inflamed and irritated which can cause the gums to swell and become slightly tender and red, however, this restorative service can address that.

Who Is A Candidate For This Restorative Service?

Wondering if you need a root canal? Our dentist will check if the pulp inside your tooth is significantly decayed or dying and if it can be recovered. Not all patients are candidates for root canals and sometimes the tooth may require a different dental service.

Aftercare Tips For Root Canals

Once your treatment is complete, apply the following to support healing:

• Refrain from chewing on the treated tooth/teeth.
• Take administered painkillers as directed.
• Observe proper dental hygiene and attend follow-up appointments.

If you have a tooth injury, no matter how small, please call Village Dental Arts today!