Do you have a persistent sharp toothache in one tooth or more? Do you avoid eating and drinking extremely hot or cold foods because they will stimulate the pain? If you are doing so, then you may need a root canal treatment. Visit your dentists at Lycoming Dental Associates to get your root canal treatment in Muncy, PA.

What is root canal treatment?

Oral bacteria, which live naturally inside your oral cavity, can reach the dental pulp of your tooth and cause infections. If left untreated, this infection will cause pulp inflammation which will further increase the risk of bacterial growth. That’s why the infection must be treated immediately by removing the infected dental pulp inside your teeth to make sure that the bacterial cells are no longer present.

How is the process performed?

Before recommending the treatment, your dentist will examine your oral cavity using x-rays and evaluate your oral wellbeing. If they decided that you are a good candidate for a root canal, your Muncy, PA, dentist will start the process by making a small opening in your tooth. Then using a special instrument, they will extract the pulp tissue and clean the canals to make sure that they are free of bacteria. That step is followed by the addition of a dental filling to replace the pulp. Finally, your dentist will place a dental crown over the treated tooth to protect and strengthen it.

What are the signs that indicate you need a root canal?

The following are signs and symptoms found in patients who need a root canal treatment:

• Sharp pain that increases with eating, chewing, and drinking
• Increased teeth sensitivity to cold and hot foods
• Gum swelling
• Facial swelling
• Teeth darkening

Don’t hesitate to get a root canal treatment from your Muncy, PA, dentists of Lycoming Dental Associates. Call us at (570) 546-8888 to schedule your appointment.