An overly sensitive tooth can prevent you from enjoying cold drinks, foods, and ice cream. It can also prevent you from enjoying a hot cup of coffee or hot food. Due to oral trauma or severe tooth decay, your tooth may become extremely sensitive. Dr. Justin Bral, your trusted Brooklyn City Dental specialist can help you get permanent relief from extreme sensitivity and discomfort by offering root canals.
What are root canals?
Root canals refer to an endodontic treatment that involves the removal of your pulp to salvage an infected or severely damaged tooth instead of extracting it. The pulp consists of a combination of blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue that facilitate the growth of a tooth by providing the necessary temperature sensations. In most cases, an endodontist performs a root canal procedure when the patient is under local anesthesia to prevent them from experiencing pain discomfort. Root canals help avoid gaps in your smile and preserve your stunning smile.
When should you consider root canals?
A fully grown permanent tooth can still survive without its pulp, and removing the pulp causes no damage to the tooth; instead, it saves it from further damage. Some of the symptoms that may indicate that you need a root canal include:
- Pimples on your gums
- Extreme sensitivity to cold or hot drinks and food that lingers even after removing that drink or food.
- Excruciating pain when biting or chewing
- Deep tooth decay
- A cracked or chipped tooth
- Inflamed or swollen gums
- Oral trauma
When your pulp is damaged, you may experience symptoms like redness, increased sensation in your gums, and swelling. If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately inform your doctor for a thorough check-up.
The advantages of a root canal procedure are:
- Natural look
- Efficient biting and chewing
- Protection of the other teeth from extreme wear and tear
What happens during a root canal procedure?
The professional team injects you with local anesthesia to numb your tooth roots and gums during a root canal procedure at Brooklyn City Dental. They then remove the inflamed or damaged pulp out of the sensitive tooth. Afterward, they rinse the center of your tooth with an antiseptic to remove any plaque, harmful bacteria, and food particles. After cleansing your tooth, the team replaces your pulp with gutta-percha and takes impressions of the tooth under treatment. These impressions help in manufacturing a personalized crown. The final step involves putting a temporary crown in place and giving you the necessary instructions for recovery. After a week, you may need to return to the facility where your provider removes the temporary crown and replaces it with a new temporary crown.
What happens during the recovery period?
After a root canal procedure, you may experience increased sensitivity or, mild discomfort which resolves after a while. Your provider may prescribe your pain relievers to help with the uncomfortable symptoms. You can embark on your daily activities immediately after the procedure, but it is recommendable that you avoid overusing your tooth until a permanent crown is in place.
Call the Brooklyn City Dental office or book your spot online today for more information about root canals.
