Always call our office at the first sign of dental pain or discomfort. Depending on your unique circumstances, our dentist in Lebanon, IN, may recommend root canal therapy. Root canals can help save abscessed teeth from needing extraction. However, it’s important to remember that there’s a limited window of time to save a tooth. The faster you act, the less likely you’ll need extraction.
Here’s what else you need to know about root canal treatment.
Benefits of Root Canal Therapy
A root canal can be the best solution for your smile if you have significant tooth decay or trauma. Not only is root canal treatment a long-term solution, but it’ll help relieve the dental pain you’re experiencing as soon as possible. The actual procedure itself is also virtually painless. Your comfort is our first priority!
Teeth that receive root canal treatment can last a lifetime with proper care. This means that you’ll be able to maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Keep in mind that you may have none of the below symptoms and still require . Once the nerve inside a tooth dies, you may not experience any pain or discomfort that would alert you to the situation. For this reason, it’s important that you never miss a routine checkup with our office.
Root canal symptoms include:
- Severe toothache
- Dental pain while eating or touching your tooth
- Prolonged tooth sensitivity to heat and cold
- Darkening of the tooth
- Swollen, tender gums
- Loose teeth
- Dental abscess (looks like a pimple on the gums)
- Chipped or cracked tooth
For questions about the , please don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our Lebanon dentist.
Request an Appointment with Dr. Lee
Dr. Dwight B. Lee is an experienced dentist in Lebanon, IN. He’s also accepting new patients and will be able to determine if you’re a candidate for root canal therapy. To schedule an appointment, please call (765) 482-2400. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.