Help! I live in Granbury and I'm experiencing tooth pain!
It can happen to any of us: one day you're going about life as normal and the next day, you find you have a building pain in the back of your mouth. It's definitely a toothache, but how bad is it? And what can you do about the tooth pain? In this blog post, we'll discuss where tooth pain comes from and how and endodontist can help relieve that tooth pain.
Tooth pain is often caused by an infection in the root canal.
The root canal is the space inside the tooth that contains the pulp, which is made up of nerves and blood vessels. When the root canal becomes infected, it's often because bacteria has entered through a crack or hole in the tooth. The infection can cause the pulp to become inflamed, which leads to pain. But, Granbury has as superhero in town that specializes in tooth pain: Dr. Francisco Nieves, a board-certified endodontist!
Endodontists are dentists who specialize in treating conditions of the root canal. They use root canal therapy to relieve pain by removing the infected pulp and cleaning out the root canal. This method relieves the tooth pain and gets you back to normal extremely quickly.
How do I know if I need to see an endodontist?
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, it might be worth calling our office in Granbury for a consultation:
Sharp pain when biting down on food
Lingering pain that lasts for more than 30 seconds or so when you're eating hot or cold foods
Constant, severe pressure and pain in one area of your mouth
Swelling of your gums and sensitivity to touch
Root canal therapy is often the best solution for tooth pain. The procedure involves removing the infected pulp and cleaning out the root canal. This can usually be done in one or two visits to our office.
Your dentist might also refer you to our office as we are experts in relieving tooth pain through root canal therapy in Granbury. In that case, your dentist's staff will contact ours and transfer any dental history so that we can build a partnership in making sure you get the best care possible. After all, your dentist is also a superhero, and having two heroes on your team means the pain goes away even more quickly!
What is a root canal procedure like?
Doing a root canal procedure (or root canal therapy) is usually pretty straightforward. First, we'll numb the area around the tooth so you won't feel any pain during the procedure. Next, we'll make a small opening in the tooth so we can access the root canal. Then, we'll remove the infected pulp and clean out the root canal. Finally, we'll seal up the root canal and put a filling or crown on top of the tooth to protect it from further damage.
If you're experiencing tooth pain in Granbury, don't wait to get it checked out! Call our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Francisco Nieves - your endodontic superhero! We'll answer any questions you have and help you get rid of that tooth pain so you can get back to living a full and healthy life again!