Sometimes you’ve got to look below the surface to get the full picture. That’s the case with icebergs, which are only partially visible from above the waterline. And it’s also the case with painful conditions affecting our teeth. The discomfort you’re experiencing may feel like it’s coming from the surface of the tooth, but its roots may be far deeper. That’s why a visit to our endodontist at Concho Valley Endodontics is the best way to get to the root of the problem. In fact, the name of our specialty is derived from the Greek language, roughly meaning “inside the tooth.”
One of the most common treatments we provide, the root canal, illustrates how we go about providing pain relief — and at the same time saving that precious, irreplaceable tooth whenever possible. We go beneath the tooth’s enamel and hard dentin to the pulp, a soft tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. If that sensitive area becomes inflamed or infected from decay or injury, it can become painful or lead to an abscess.
Our training and experience combined with advances in techniques and improved anesthesia allow us to perform this treatment far more comfortably than in the past. Forget the outdated myths about root canals — today’s treatments produce no more discomfort than having a filling placed in a tooth.
Sure, when a tooth is causing you pain, the first reaction may be to have it pulled out. But keep in mind that nothing looks, feels and functions like a real tooth. Despite the various replacement options, the original equipment still works better and for a longer period of time.
If you are experiencing a painful tooth or teeth, please consider making our endodontist at Concho Valley Endodontics your number one choice for providing pain relief. We go above and beyond, not to mention below the surface, to save that irreplaceable, natural tooth! Please contact our office today for an appointment.
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