Why a root canal Edinburgh really matters
Because saving your teeth is important, it is a dentist’s first and foremost choice when it comes to your oral health care and we will do everything that we can to save your natural teeth, because nothing compares to them.
Sure, false teeth eliminate some of the complications that simply leaving gaps in your smile present you with, but they are not as long lasting as your natural teeth and many can cause problems of their own to the integrity of your jawbone and your other surrounding teeth.
Your teeth are a gateway to your general wellbeing. We are constantly presented with more and more research on the link between mental health and oral health, in particular, missing teeth. We understand the link between nutrition and general health and your teeth serve as the key way in which you can obtain the kind of nutrition that you need.
One way that we can save your teeth if the pulp has become infected is with a root canal Edinburgh. Because this pulp is not needed after the tooth has fully matured, we can easily remove it, along with all signs of infection to enable your tooth to stay healthy and to give your body a break from fighting an infection that will ultimately wear you down.
How can the pulp in my tooth become infected?
There are several ways this can happen and although preventive care is a key factor in avoiding this concern, sometimes it is a little out of your control due to compounding health factors. We focus on a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to your oral health care, so you can be assured that you can feel relaxed and secure in our capable hands in providing you with a fast and effective root canal Edinburgh treatment.
When the enamel and dentine of your teeth, the hard outer shell, becomes compromised through a cavity, then bacteria can enter into the pulp and cause infection. Checking your teeth regularly for cavities is a preventive action you can take to avoid this. As the pulp spreads from the crown right down to the root of your tooth, it doesn’t take long for infection to cause issues in surrounding teeth and your body.
Another way in which infection can spread through the pulp in your tooth is through trauma to the tooth, even though there are no visible signs such as a crack or a chip for your dentist to be able to pick up on. The infection can spread down into your root, causing an abscess.
What are some of the symptoms of infection in my tooth?
Because the pulp contains nerves and blood vessels, heightened and prolonged sensitivity and even a discolouration of the tooth can be telltale signs. Your gums around a tooth might be swollen and red as well. By speaking with your oral healthcare professional about your concerns when you pop in for a routine examination, they can focus their attention on these concerns to identify whether you need a root canal Edinburgh to save your tooth.