Root Canal Treatment

Here are some of the common indicators that you have a tooth infection:

• Severe and constant pain — This is the kind of pain that keeps you awake at night and prevents you from completing your normal daily activities.
• White blister or bump — You may notice a white, pimple-like bump on the gum tissue around your infected tooth.
• Temperature sensitivity — If your tooth is severely sensitive to hot and cold temperatures, it may be infected.
• Tooth discoloration — If your tooth appears dark or gray in color, there may be decay and an infection lurking inside.
• Facial swelling — A tooth infection can cause your cheeks or gums to swell.
• Pain when chewing — It is typically painful to chew and eat food when you have a tooth infection.

It is important to note that a tooth infection won’t resolve on its own, so don’t wait to seek treatment. An untreated tooth infection can spread and affect neighboring teeth and even other critical areas of your body.

When you have a root canal, Dr. C starts by numbing the infected tooth with a dental anesthetic. This ensures that you don’t feel anything during your procedure and also immediately stops your pain.

Once the tooth is numb, he’ll gently remove the infected tissue within the tooth, clean the canals, and seal it temporarily to allow it time to heal.

Finally, after healing, you’ll return to Castleberry Dental to have Dr. C strengthen your tooth with a permanent crown or filling. Natural tooth structure becomes brittle after root canal treatment, so a dental crown ensures you enjoy the chewing function you had before your tooth infection.

Talk with Our Team

Don’t wait to contact Castleberry Dental at (207) 374-5538 if you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency or symptoms of a tooth infection.