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If you ever experience tooth aches or pains, it is important that you get treatment as soon as possible. Such symptoms are likely the signs of an infection or other serious problem that if not treated could easily spread and cause a series of other serious oral health concerns. If you are experiencing any such pain, you may have a root canal infection. Our Bolingbrook endodontist, Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC can provide you with the proper root canal treatment that you will need.
Taking care of any painful dental symptoms is important. If you happen to have an infected tooth root, the decay and infection can easily spread. It can compromise the entire tooth, spread to adjacent teeth or even to the supporting bones located in the jaw. To stop this infection from spreading and getting worse, our Bolingbrook endodontist Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC can provide you with the root canal therapy that you need to restore your dental health and to stay that way. During root canal therapy, Dr. Ricks will examine your mouth to first locate the affected tooth and to determine whether any additional tooth decay needs to be dealt with. Dr. Ricks will then remove any diseased or infected tissue, including the infected pulp of the tooth. The area left behind will be cleared, cleaned and smoothed out before being filled. This will prevent further decay or infection. You may or may not require a dental crown to fully restore the shape of your tooth. This will depend on how much damaged tissue was removed and if the healing process has been successful. Once the procedure is over, Dr. Ricks will require that you come back to check on how the root canal is healing and if the therapy was successful.
If you are experiencing any toothaches or pains, sudden sensitivity to hot and cold foods, or feel pain when you apply or release pressure on your jaw while chewing, you may have a root canal infection. Our Bolingbrook endodontist Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC can provide you with the complete root canal care that you need.
By Linda Ricks, DDS, MS, PC
August 30, 2015
