We Save Your Teeth and Restore Oral Health with Painless Endodontic Treatment
You can restore oral health with two procedures when you have a damaged/infected tooth. One is to have the tooth removed, but Soft Touch Endodontics is against it because we understand the importance of your natural teeth. Dr. Darlene Davis offers advanced endodontic services in Suwanee, Georgia, to treat problems inside your tooth (pulp). Our wide range of endodontic services saves compromised teeth that would otherwise be extracted.
How can I tell I need endodontic treatment?
An infected tooth needs endodontic treatment because antibiotics can do little to resolve the infection. Often, this tooth infection affects the center-most part of your tooth (pulp chamber) when deep cracks or decay on the enamel go untreated. Dental diseases can also happen because of repeated dental procedures.
Do you have a persistent toothache that worsens when biting into something? There’s a good chance your pulp is inflamed, infected, or damaged, and you need endodontic therapy to resolve the pain.
Other signs you need endodontics include:
- Consistent tooth sensitivity that lingers even after the stimuli have been withdrawn
- Swollen or tender gums
- A darkening tooth (the tooth turns dark or brown)
- A pimple-like swelling on your gums
- A foul odor/taste despite good oral hygiene
Sometimes, you may need endodontic therapy without the above symptoms. An asymptomatic infected tooth can occur because the nerve is dead and no longer sends pain signals. The absence of pain doesn’t mean you are safe—the infection lingers and can spread to the surrounding structures, causing severe complications.
How do endodontists save teeth?
Beyond pain relief, endodontists help preserve teeth you are in danger of losing. Preserving your natural tooth saves you from expensive replacements like dental implants and bridges.
Here are the tooth-saving procedures at our endodontic office.
- Root canal treatment: Of all the services we offer, root canals are the most common. A root canal replaces the infected pulp with a rubber-like material (gutta-percha). The doctor restores your tooth with a filling or crown, rebuilding its function and form. Root canal-treated teeth last many years with diligent care.
- Root canal re-treatment: Over 15 million root canals are performed annually in America, with a success rate of over 95%. Although root canals are standard procedures, failure can happen weeks, months, or years after the initial treatment. Endodontic re-treatment offers a second chance for your tooth when your root canal fails.
- Endodontic surgery: Conventional root canals work in many cases, but sometimes, more advanced care is needed to resolve persistent infections. Root-end resection (apicoectomy) involves removing the root’s tip (apex) and the surrounding tissues to address resilient infections.
Are you anxious about your treatment? While we try our best to save your natural teeth, we always prioritize your comfort. We have invested in advanced technologies to ensure you enjoy comfortable, precise, and fast dental care. Still, we offer potent anesthetics options to maximize your comfort.
Ready to save your natural tooth?
Do you have an infected or damaged tooth? Let’s save your tooth with advanced yet painless endodontic procedures—call (770) 831-7644 to schedule an appointment with Soft Touch Endodontics. Our Suwanee office serves patients from numerous locations in Georgia, so you are never far from us!