Understanding Why You May Need Root Canal Treatment
By The Wave Agency
A question that may be on the mind of someone who is poised for root canal therapy is why they need it in the first place; what, exactly, has happened to their tooth? While the common notion of a tooth’s death is an easy way to visualize what has happened to a tooth, that does not tell the whole story, let alone a very accurate one.
Root canal treatment is often necessary when pulp inflammation is occurring. Pulp, which “can be thought of as a ‘hollow rock’,” resides within the core of dentin. If this pulp is becoming inflamed for a variety of different reasons, the limited space will cause pain to your nerves. With nowhere to go, nerves and blood vessels in the area can be damaged.
It is at this step that severe inflammation leads to the death of nerves. This brings about severe pain, and while this pain does eventually subside, it should be noted that tissue within your tooth will be decomposing throughout this process. Pain for hot food and drink will then become apparent.
According to e.s.i’s experts, “This infection can spread to the face and in rare instances to the brain. People have actually died from untreated tooth infection!”
Of course, these worst-case scenarios can often be avoided with proper preventative measures. Root canal therapy is not your only option, and at e.s.i Healthy Dentistry, even the worst of cavities can have their tooth nerves saved.
Because it is the health of nerves that matters most in scenarios where root canal treatment may be necessary, it is through the preserving of these nerves that these procedures can be avoided. Employed at e.s.i Healthy Dentistry is what is known as “Ozone nerve-therapy”, a treatment option that creates a clean environment for nerves to heal.
Ozone gas nerve therapy is then applied to the area once nerve vitality is confirmed (essentially, once one’s nerves are properly healed or in the process of healing correctly). According to e.s.i’s specialists, revolutionary dental material is then used to cover the healing tooth, and through use of this product the once-injured tooth is able to remineralize.
While root canal treatment is worrisome, it can be prevented, avoided, or completed successfully. Schedule an appointment with e.s.i Healthy Dentistry today and find out how your dental needs can be met.
