I f you are experiencing sudden and extreme tooth or jaw pain it is important to visit a dentist as soon as possible. Dental sensitivity or pain is never comfortable and almost always a sign of a condition that needs to be addressed and corrected.
If you have unaddressed tooth decay that has been allowed to grow, bacteria fills the space created by your unfilled cavity.This added bacteria in your tooth could cause the tooth and even your gums and jaw to become infected. These infections can present suddenly and cause immediate, intense jaw or tooth pain.
Often, when teeth and their roots become so infected, a root canal may be the only option to treat the tooth other than a complete extraction.A root canal is a treatment used to clean the space inside the hard layers of your teeth where an infection has built up.Your root canals are tiny passages that branch out throughout your teeth and contain blood vessels and nerves. Once they have been professional cleaned and sanitized, they will be filled to prevent the infection from recurring.
A root canal is a serious treatment, but not one that you should be afraid of if it is required. Often patients requiring a root canal are already in such dental pain, that any discomfort caused by the procedure itself is an improvement to their condition, and there are many forms of sedation available.Your dental professional will be sure to use anesthesia to numb the tooth area completely before beginning your root canal treatment.
This article is provided by Garden State Dental, 422 Route 18 north, East Brunswick. Call 732-432-5982 or visit www.gardenstatedental.com.