Endodontics
Root Canal Treatment in Bowling Green, KY
Root-canal treatment addresses infection or inflammation inside a tooth so the tooth itself can often be preserved.
Signs a Root Canal May Be Considered
- Persistent or severe tooth pain
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
- Pain when biting on a specific tooth
- A darkening tooth or a bump on the gum near a tooth
- Radiographic findings suggesting infection at the root
How Root Canal Treatment Works
The area is numbed and the inside of the tooth is accessed. The inflamed or infected tissue is cleaned out, the space is shaped and disinfected, and a filling material is placed to seal the canal. A permanent restoration — often a crown on back teeth — is generally placed later to protect the tooth.
Alternatives
If a tooth cannot be predictably saved, extraction followed by a replacement option may be discussed. Weighing the alternatives is part of the evaluation.
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