You're in excruciating pain. Having the kind of toothache that makes you want to pull your tooth out yourself. But wait!
There are solutions that will protect your smile and even possibly save your tooth. At White Bear Smiles, saving your tooth from extraction is always our top priority. Today, we'll discuss what you should know about your treatment options in this situation and why saving your tooth is essential if possible.
Root Canal Treatment: Saving Your Tooth from Extraction
If you're suffering from pain that keeps you from sleeping or prevents you from performing your normal daily tasks, your tooth is likely infected. Unfortunately, a tooth infection won't resolve without treatment, so it's essential to act quickly and contact your White Bear Lake dentist immediately for prompt treatment. This could mean the difference between saving and losing your tooth. Delaying treatment may make your tooth unsalvageable, resulting in an extraction to protect your dental health.
Root canals in White Bear Lake remove the infected tissues from inside your tooth while preserving its natural structure. When your tooth is healed, we'll strengthen it with a permanent filling or dental crown to ensure you have the same excellent chewing function you had before your infection.
Tooth Extraction as a Last Resort
In some circumstances, a tooth is not savable, and an extraction is the best option. However, when this occurs, it's important to consider tooth replacement to protect neighboring teeth from shifting and causing bite misalignment. You will also be impacted by bone loss when you lose a tooth since your jawbone no longer has a root to support. Bone loss can diminish your facial structure and impact neighboring teeth.
If you have a tooth infection, your team at White Bear Smiles is here to help you understand your options and make the best decision for your smile and dental health. Call us at (651) 426-8998 for prompt emergency dental care.