Root Canal and Extractions: Save Your Oral Health and Beat the Pain

We get it–a root canal and extractions…well, they don’t exactly sound like fun. But, with our compassionate dentist in Villa Rica, GA, we can help you treat painful dental infections with comprehensive root canal therapy and health-saving tooth extractions.

At Villa Rica Family Dental, Dr. Stacey McDowell uses high-tech dental tools and advanced techniques to successfully treat infections, dental damage, and spacing issues. Don’t wait until the pain gets worse–call our skilled team at (770) 459-4131 now.

Why should I get a root canal or tooth extraction?

Our Villa Rica dentist recommends root canal therapy for patients suffering from a tooth infection. This procedure aims to save the tooth rather than extracting it.

However, some dental infections are so extensive that the bacteria destroy the infected tooth past the point of repair. In these cases, a tooth extraction may be necessary to prevent the infection from spreading to surrounding tissue or even the bloodstream.

Alternatively, a tooth extraction may be necessary to remove a severely injured tooth or address spacing issues, like painfully overcrowded teeth. But, regardless of the reason, Dr. Stacey never recommends a tooth extraction unless it is absolutely essential to save your oral and overall health.

How do I know if I need a root canal or tooth extraction?

Signs and symptoms of a root canal infection include:

• Severe dental pain
• A painful bump filled with pus (abscess)
• A tooth that appears dark or discolored
• Swollen or bloody gums
• Swollen jaws or cheeks that feel warm to the touch
• Bad breath or a foul taste in the mouth
• Loose teeth
• A fever

Reasons to consider a health-saving tooth extraction include:

• Root canal infections
• Impacted wisdom teeth
• Extensive tooth decay
• Significant dental damage due to trauma or injury
• Overcrowding and occlusion issues

Exploring the Root Canal and Tooth Extraction Procedures

At Villa Rica Family Dental, we believe that all dental care should be comfortable, safe, and effective. We ensure this by blocking pain with local anesthesia and offering nerve-soothing solutions, like oral sedatives and nitrous oxide.

Root Canal Therapy

Once we verify your comfort, we begin the root canal procedure by removing the infection from the affected tooth. After thoroughly cleaning the tooth, Dr. Stacey then uses a putty-like substance to fill in the hollow space inside the tooth.

With the tooth completely filled, Dr. Stacey then seals the tooth with a lifelike, tooth-shaped dental crown. The result is a pain-free, functional tooth that’s protected from further damage.

Tooth Extractions

If Dr. Stacey believes that a tooth is too damaged to save with root canal therapy or other restorative treatments, then she may recommend a tooth extraction. Our gentle techniques ensure a successful and pleasant procedure, which helps us remove the damaged tooth and restore your oral health better, faster, and safer.

After removing the affected tooth, Dr. Stacey may recommend a healing period of approximately two weeks before patients explore our quality tooth-replacement options. While healing, patients should avoid drinking from straws, eating hard or crunchy foods, smoking or using tobacco products, drinking alcohol, and excessive activity.

Root Canal and Tooth Extractions in Villa Rica, GA

We can help you eliminate pain, restore your dental function, and save your oral health with comprehensive root canal therapy and gentle tooth extractions. Get the relief and treatment you deserve by contacting the compassionate team at Villa Rica Family Dental now.

Patients can book an appointment at our Villa Rica, GA dental clinic on South Carroll Road by calling (770) 459-4131.