Questions for Your Alstonville Dentist
Our team at Daley Street Dental is always available to answer your questions and address your smile-related concerns. Below are some of the most common questions our patients have. If your question isn't answered here, we encourage you to contact our clinic so we can help you better understand your dental care.
Root Canal Treatment
Typically, a tooth infection causes pain, not the treatment.
However, yes, tooth root infections can be extremely painful for many, leading to time off work, lost sleep and an emergency dental visit.
Why You Might Need Root Canal Therapy in Alstonville, NSW
If you need a root canal, it means that bacteria have travelled to the pulp chamber of your tooth and caused an infection.
This can happen for the following reasons:
- Deep Tooth Decay
- Tooth Injury
- Untreated Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
If you have a tooth root infection, you may notice some or all of the following symptoms:
- Severe Toothache
- Gum or Face Swelling
- A Blister on the Gum
- A Discoloured Tooth
Lowering Your Risks for Tooth Infections
You can lower your risk of tooth decay, tooth infections and gum disease by:
- Visiting your Alstonville dentist regularly for checks and cleans
- Brushing and flossing at least twice daily
- Promptly reporting any oral health changes to your dentist
Do You Have a Toothache?
If you have a toothache or other symptoms of a tooth infection, we encourage you to contact our dental clinic as soon as possible for guidance. Ignoring an infected tooth can spread the infection and even lead to tooth loss.
Modern root canal therapy is more straightforward than in the past. We also thoroughly numb the treatment site before starting work. However, some patients report experiencing minor discomfort after anaesthesia wears off. The mild tenderness can last for a few days, but is easily treatable with a store-bought pain reliever.
If pain persists, we urge you to contact your Alstonville dentist for guidance.
Why You May Need Root Canal Therapy
If your dentist recommends root canal therapy, it means you have an infection in the root canal of your tooth. These infections can worsen over time and cause substantial pain and swelling. A root canal infection is considered a dental emergency in Alstonville.
You can develop a root canal infection if bacteria penetrate your enamel, reach the canal and start an infection. This can happen for the following reasons:
- Compromised Tooth Enamel
- A Deep Tooth Cavity
- An Oral Injury
You may lower your risk of infection through regular dental checks and cleans, brushing and flossing and avoiding oral injuries to the teeth and gums.
Do You Have a Toothache or Swelling?
To learn more or to book your next dental visit, we welcome your call.
Remember, a root canal infection in Alstonville is a dental emergency, so if you have symptoms, we want to hear from you!