Root Canal in Midland MI
A root canal in Midland MI is a way for our dentists to save an infected or decaying tooth. It is relatively pain-free and can be done within one or two appointments, depending on the severity of the decay. Most patients compare it to the feeling of getting a filling.
The term root canal actually refers to the natural cavity of your tooth. The soft tissue on the inside of the tooth is called the pulp. This is where the nerves and blood cells exist to help grow the roots of your teeth. The pulp is also where bacteria can grow and become damaged tissue. Your nerve tissue in your teeth is meant to help you sense hot and cold, but the nerve is not necessarily vital to the tooth. If patients have inflammation or infection in the root of a tooth, a root canal will be necessary to extract that damaged tissue. Once all the damaged tissue is removed from your teeth, the affected area will be cleaned and filled in.
If damaged tissue is not removed from the tooth cavity, bacteria can grow and cause further decay, potentially costing you your tooth. It is better to get a root canal when decay is discovered early on, and it could end up saving you a lot of money on future dental emergencies. If bacteria goes untreated in the tooth, an abscess can form. A tooth abscess is a pocket of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and debris trapped at the bottom of the tooth root. The formation of a tooth abscess means your tooth can no longer protect itself from infection, and the abscess can be incredibly painful. If you think you may have developed a tooth abscess, be sure to consult with either Dr. Boss or Dr. Rorvik immediately to determine treatment options.
If you have any questions or if you would like to request more information about getting a root canal in Midland MI at Boss & Rorvik Family Dental, give us a call and we can go over procedure options with you. To schedule an appointment with our Midland MI dentist, you can call our office at (989) 631-2900 or submit a contact form right here on our website and we will get in touch with you at your convenience. We look forward to hearing from you!