Root Canal Therapy – Bloomfield, CT
Relieve Your Pain and
Preserve Your Teeth
Teeth are hard and strong. They were designed by to endure the daily pressures of chewing and biting everything from tough meats to crisp carrots. Despite their tough exterior, however, teeth can succumb to the daily attack of the millions of bacteria in the mouth. When that happens, tooth decay may develop. Without timely treatment, the decay can move deep within a tooth to the soft interior layer of the pulp chamber and root canals. At this point, root canal therapy is usually required. Also called endodontic treatment, root canal therapy in Bloomfield, CT, can be performed by your dentist at Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield.
Why Choose Family Dental Practice of Bloomfield for Root Canal Therapy?
- Cone Beam Scanner for Advanced Treatment Planning
- Sedation Dentistry and Local Anesthesia Contribute to Comfortable Care
- On-Staff Endodontic Specialist
Treating an Infected Tooth
Whether or not a root canal is necessary will be confirmed in our Bloomfield dental office by a digital X-ray or CBCT scan of your tooth. This instantaneous visualization of the tooth will reveal the infection inside the pulp chamber where nerve, lymph, and blood tissue are housed. These tissues allow each tooth to absorb nutrients from your bloodstream and eliminate toxins and other waste.
When the tooth is healthy, your tooth’s outer layer of enamel and the middle layer of dentin protect the pulp chamber. But when bacteria breach these layers because of extensive decay or a deep crack, the pulp chamber and surrounding root canals become vulnerable to infection. As infection develops, the chamber and its contents begin to die. Your body responds by increasing blood flow to fight the infection, which causes painful inflammation inside your tooth. An unbearable toothache is usually the first sign that root canal therapy in Bloomfield is necessary, but other signs are:
- Facial swelling
- Swollen gum tissue around the tooth that may also exhibit a pimple-like sore
- Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
- The feeling of an earache but no sign of infection
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your dentist in Bloomfield, CT immediately. Prompt treatment is imperative in order to avoid the spread of infection.
A Root Canal in Bloomfield, CT
During a root canal, the tooth and surrounding area are first anesthetized so your dentist can access the inner chamber to remove infection, debris, and the soft tissue. The chamber is disinfected and filled with an inert substance that supports the rest of the tooth and prevents recontamination. The chamber and your tooth are then sealed with a temporary filling. Eventually, your tooth will be encapsulated by a dental crown that will protect the remaining tooth structure and restore normal function.