Finding out you require root canal treatment to treat an infected tooth may not be what you were hoping to hear during your dental visit. However, we are hoping we can change your mind regarding the way you feel about your upcoming treatment visit. We are well aware that patients visit us with a variety of preconceived notions, which may work against you since visiting us for restorative care is essential to improving your comfort and your oral health. In fact, scheduling your appointment requires urgency, so you can protect your surrounding teeth. Rather than worrying, we invite you to take on a positive attitude – the following answers to your frequently asked questions may help:
FAQs About Root Canal Treatment
Question: How do I know if my tooth is infected?
Answer: While we will assist you in making the final determination about what is wrong with your tooth, we encourage you to look for common symptoms that occur when your tooth is infected. These may include painful chewing, a tooth that begins to feel highly sensitive to hot or cold, pain that seems occur out of nowhere, gum swelling, or a bump that develops on your gum tissue near your tooth. The bump may disappear and reappear.
Question: Can’t I just get a filling?
Answer: No, a dental filling will not address the source of the problem. When the dental pulp that lines your root canals – or the lowermost hollows of your teeth – becomes infected, you require more complex treatment than a filling. Root canal treatment removes the dental pulp, seals the tooth, and fills the tooth.
Question: What happens to my tooth after my root canal?
Answer: We will likely place a beautiful dental crown to protect your treated tooth, so it may remain healthy, while avoiding future infections.
ABOUT YOUR DOWNEY DENTISTS:
Dr. Hadis Reyhani, Dr. Ben Reyhani, and Dr. Pasha Hakimzadeh, DDS, provide a wealth of combined experience, along with innovative technology and personalized care, to help improve our patients’ dental health so they can enjoy smiling again. To schedule a consultation, call Downey Family Cosmetic Dentistry today at (562) 472-2433.
