Give Your Tooth a Second Chance

Give Your Tooth a Second Chance

How a root canal from your dentist in Rockville, MD, can eliminate tooth pain

Have you been struggling with recurrent tooth pain? If so, there is a good chance that tooth decay may be to blame. Root-CanalFortunately, root canal therapy is available to help save both your tooth and your smile! Here at Dr. Mehr Tucker's office in Rockville, MD, we offer root canal treatment to eliminate tooth pain and give your tooth a second chance. Read on to learn more!

 

What root canal therapy can do for you

When you give your tooth a second chance, you are eliminating the need for expensive tooth replacement like dental appliances, dental bridgework, and dental implants. Instead, you are keeping your natural tooth in place, and thus maintaining full chewing function as well as your natural smile.

You may need a root canal because the innermost layer of your tooth, an area known as the pulp, has been damaged or bruised. The pulp is where the nerves and blood supply to your tooth are located. When the pulp is damaged, inflammation begins, leading to fluid buildup, pressure, and pain. You may also notice signs and symptoms such as:

  • Increased pain when you consume foods and beverages that are hot, cold, or sugary
  • Pain that continues even after a filling or dental crown is placed
  • Sharp, stabbing pain when you chew or bite down
  • A red or white bump that appears on your gums next to a tooth root
  • Drainage, including blood or pus, coming from the bump on your gums

Other times, you may not feel any pain or notice any symptoms but may still require a root canal. In these cases, the only way to know that a root canal is necessary is to visit our Rockville office.

 

Concerned? Give us a call

If you want to give your painful tooth a second chance, it’s time to think about root canal therapy. To learn more about how you can eliminate tooth pain with a root canal, call Dr. Mehr Tucker in Rockville, MD, today at (301) 963-8900