Root canal therapy is needed when a tooth’s root is injured, infected, or dead. It is also required if the root is exposed to a source of infection, such as when a tooth gets cracked. The crack may be microscopic, but that is enough to destroy the sterility of the root’s canal. Once that happens, it’s just a matter of time before infection sets into the root.
Often, people will realize that they need a root canal in Chicago, IL because the tooth will become extremely painful. An extremely painful tooth does not necessarily need a root canal, but it often does. That’s because the cause of this 10-alarm pain is usually a root infection or an abscess that has developed just below the tooth. The body tries to respond to infections with swelling, but since the tooth and jaw are bony, there is no way for this to take place. Instead, pressure – and pain – build to incredible levels with no natural way of relief.
When you come in to a dentist like Dr. Saul Legator, DDS for pain relief, you needn’t be afraid if it turns out that you need a root canal. With modern anesthesiology and sedation, any chance of pain is gone. The tooth will be totally numb while the work is done and you won’t feel a thing. Sedation, such as nitrous oxide gas or a sedative pill, will even make the experience relaxing. After the numbing wears off, the area may be a bit sore, but it won’t be anything major.
If the tooth had an active infection at the time you got the Root Canal In Chicago, IL, you may be given a course of antibiotics just to make sure that the germs don’t spread to the rest of the body. It’s always good to take these antibiotics as prescribed even though you’ll feel fine. These antibiotics are a good preventive measure.
Sometimes, you’ll also be given antibiotics for a week or two before work begins. This is common if there is an active abscess, since abscesses are pockets of infected material that will be popped during the work. In this case, you’ll likely be given another course of antibiotics after the process is complete to ensure your continued good health.
