Are you dealing with symptoms of an infected tooth?
If you are dealing with a toothache, sudden and increased tooth sensitivity, or pus coming from the gums around the tooth, it’s important that the next trip you make is to see our Madisonville, KY, dentists Drs. Ben and Stuart Baldwin for immediate root canal treatment. The sooner a dental infection is treated the better.
No, a root canal shouldn’t hurt
Many people cringe at hearing the words “root canal” because this common dental procedure has gotten a bad rap over the years. We’re not really sure why, but our dental team can assure you that when you get root canal treatment here at our Madisonville, KY, practice you won’t have to worry about pain.
A root canal is performed under local anesthesia, which means that your mouth will be fully numb before we even start. You won’t feel a thing throughout your procedure, but if you do notice any discomfort all you have to do is let us know. How the goal is to make any treatment you receive as comfortable as possible for you.
Root canals actually get rid of the pain
When you have an infected tooth, you’ll certainly know it. While the outside of the tooth doesn’t contain any nerves, the inside of the tooth (known as the dental pulp) does. This means that when you suddenly notice a throbbing or aching pain within the tooth this is often a sign that the tooth is infected or inflamed. This can cause some pretty horrible pain. The good news is that this procedure can remove the infected parts of the tooth, disinfect the tooth, and get rid of pain almost instantly.
Root canals save teeth
Nothing is better than being able to preserve your own natural teeth and a root canal can help. After all, an infected tooth that isn’t treated right away can lead to irreparable damage. This is why it’s so important that you visit your dentist as soon as symptoms such as a toothache appear. We can remove the infected pulp and save the tooth, so you don’t need to have it extracted.
If you are ever concerned about the health of your teeth or suspect that you may need root canal treatment, don’t hesitate to call Baldwin Dental Group in Madisonville, KY, today at (270) 245-1547. We provide immediate care for those dealing with true dental emergencies.