Have a Pain In The Tooth? You May Need to See an Endodontist in the Office

It may come on suddenly – tooth pain that doesn’t subside. It’s the kind of pain that is making eating and drinking a challenge. You may even feel symptoms that radiate to other areas and that make even the slightest touch exquisitely uncomfortable.

There are many conditions that can affect the teeth and gums, putting them at risk of decay and disease. Some conditions may require the expertise of a dental specialist apart from your regular dentist. At the offices of Gentle Dental Associates, our team of highly skilled professionals includes an endodontic specialist, offering you the convenience of complete dental care all under one roof.

Endodontists are specialists in saving teeth, committed to helping you maintain your natural smile for a lifetime. They have advanced training over and above dental school, with specialized techniques to perform procedures relating to the inside of the teeth such as root canals -- when the nerve or pulp of the tooth becomes infected and inflamed due to dental decay, a cracked or broken tooth or an injury to the tooth. They also perform endodontic treatments and surgeries, address traumatic dental injuries, and place dental implants. Our endodontists will often work with our other dental professionals to develop customized treatment options for your individual case.

Signs that you may need endodontic care:

• Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure
• Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed)
• Discoloration (darkening) of the tooth
• Swelling and tenderness in nearby teeth, gums or face

Committed to oral health

At the office of Gentle Dental Associates, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate dental care. For more information on our endodontic services as well as the other dental services we provide, give us a call today.

By Gentle Dental Associates

March 4, 2022