Root Canal Treatment Albuquerque
We Can Protect & Preserve Natural Teeth
Our teeth have three layers. The innermost layer contains the pulp material that makes up the tooth’s nerve. Sometimes, because of a deep cavity or an injury, bacteria can get inside this layer and cause an infection that kills the pulp, stimulates blood flow, and creates pressure inside the tooth. If left untreated, you may need to have your infected tooth extracted. However, if treated quickly with root canal treatment in Albuquerque, your tooth can be saved instead. Call our dental office today if you suspect you may be suffering from a severely infected tooth and need timely care.
Why Choose Dr. Monica Boehmer for Root Canal Treatment?
- Over 1,500 Hours of Continuing Education
- Careful Treatment Planning Using CT/Cone Beam Scanner
- Caring & Highly Skilled Dental Team
Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?
Not all instances of tooth decay or damage require root canal treatment. Oftentimes, these issues can be remedied with the help of a dental filling or crown. However, if you begin to notice any of the following signs, it may be time to call your emergency dentist in Albuquerque for help:
- Tooth sensitivity
- Toothache that lasts several days
- Discomfort when attempting to bite down or chew
- Swollen, red gums that are tender to the touch
- Pimple-like bumps that form on the gums near the infected tooth
- Loose tooth
Identifying these symptoms early on will help you to get the treatment needed to ensure the health and future of your smile.
The Root Canal Process
Before the process begins, we will make sure you are calm and comfortable by administering local anesthesia. During a root canal, Dr. Boehmer will create an opening in the crown of the tooth before removing your nerve and any trace of infection. Once the tooth is thoroughly sanitized, and bacteria are removed, she will fill the area with a safe, biocompatible substance and cover it with a protective crown that restores your tooth’s structure, strength, and appearance.
Are you experiencing a severe toothache, sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks, or swelling/tenderness? Let us evaluate your situation and make a treatment recommendation. A root canal may be what you need to enjoy good oral health and well-being again.
The Benefits of Getting a Root Canal
Root canals often get a bad reputation for being an uncomfortable dental procedure. The truth, however, is that this helpful service eliminates infection, which is the source of tenderness and discomfort. Other significant benefits that can come from this type of procedure include:
- Being able to maintain more of your natural tooth structure as opposed to losing much of your tooth because of the use of traditional amalgam.
- Keeping your natural tooth for longer instead of removing it and turning to replacement methods that take time and are often costly.
- A procedure that is much more comfortable because of the anesthesia administered as well as sedation dentistry that is available for patients in need
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