Dealing with Tooth Decay
By Lucas Marrs | Published on April 14, 2011 | 0 Comments
There’s nothing worse than the pain caused by a toothache. The moment your tooth begins to show signs of decay, every minute seems more painful than the last. When immediate action must be taken, there is simply no time to waste deciding whether to run to your dentist or root canal specialist. Luckily, there are offices such as Indianapolis’s Castleton General and Implant Dentistry, led by Dr. Lucas Marrs. Having an all-inclusive dentist office in your local area can save you from a lot of stress and pain, especially when it comes to deep tooth decay.
A root canal, says Indianapolis dentist Dr. Marrs, is generally required when decay gets close to or into a nerve. In this case, your hit nerve may send radiating pain throughout the side of your face and around the infected area. The bacteria in the nerve cause an abscess, making root canal an absolute must.
When experiencing such pain, you may want nothing but a tooth extraction, but a root canal can actually cut the pain, save the tooth and fill in the cavity. During a root canal, your dentist will remove the dental pulp which, supplies nerves to the tooth, and then proceed to clean out the canal and seal up the tooth. Then, a temporary filling will be placed in the tooth. Depending on the severity of the cavity, you will need a more permanent filling or the appropriate Indianapolis dental crown application.
As opposed to the sharp pain preceding a root canal, many times, with cavities, you do not even know that you have them until you go to the dentist. Cavities that only require regular fillings are usually not as deep and therefore cause less pain. Luckily, composite fillings are available today to blend in with your teeth as opposed to conspicuous metal fillings.
Considerations for composite fillings include size and area of the cavity, patient preference and possible allergies. More common than not, cosmetic fillings are used to repair and prevent further tooth decay. With Castleton General and Implant Dentistry, you can be sure that any sign of tooth decay will be nipped in the bud and repaired with only the highest level of care and accuracy.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.