Do you experience pain or soreness when you drink hot liquids and eat hot foods? Do you struggle to use your full bite without experiencing it? Spring Branch TX dentist Dr. Chavez suggests that you come in to our Spring Branch dental office for an exam and evaluation to determine if you are in need of a root canal.
Dr. Chavez and your Spring Branch TX dentistry team at Spring Branch Dental Care work to provide you with a healthy, great looking smile. If you are experiencing pain of any kind, it is essential that you seek assistance right away to determine whether a root canal is needed to save your tooth. We accept patients from Spring Branch, Boerne, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, and the neighboring areas, so contact us today!
If you are ready to schedule an appointment for an exam and consultation, please call us at: 830-461-6655 or schedule an appointment online.
What is a Root Canal, and why should my Spring Branch dentist perform one?
Each and every one of your teeth consists of several layers, known as dental pulp, dentin, and enamel. The enamel layer is the outermost layer that immediately protects your tooth surface from food, bacteria, and other dangers. The dentin layer is the second outer layer that protects the sensitive dental pulp of a tooth—the tissue that helps the tooth become embedded in the gums and jaw.
If the dental pulp becomes infected or damaged due to negligence of proper oral hygiene techniques, exposing the tooth to bacterial invasion, the root begins to die. This in turn can eventually lead to the loss of teeth, and a gap in your smile!
In order to prevent the loss of teeth, Spring Branch dentist Dr. Chavez can perform a root canal. A root canal is a process of removing the damaged nerve and pulp and cleaning and sealing the area to prevent the bacteria from re-entering the tooth.
Signs that the tooth root may need a root canal:
- Severe/minimal pain
- Surrounding gum tissue is swollen
- Discoloration
- Infection is visible on an X-ray
If you are suffering from an inability to eat hot foods and drink hot liquids, please give our Spring Branch T Xdentist a call at: 830-461-6655 or schedule an appointment online. We accept patients from Spring Branch, Boerne, Bulverde, Blanco, Canyon Lake, and the neighboring areas, so contact us today!
