Toothache Gone? Why a Root Canal Is Still Your Best Bet

Dealing with an intense toothache is never a fun experience. It can get in the way of you trying to relax in your downtime and make it harder for you to enjoy your favorite foods. You visited your dentist, and they recommended a root canal to fix the problem. Given its bad reputation, you may hesitate to say yes right away. While you are mulling it over, the dental discomfort seems to stop! However, this isn’t the best sign. Keep reading to learn why you should still get this beneficial procedure.

Why Did My Severe Toothache Go Away?

When you need a root canal, it’s because you have an infection inside your tooth. Bacteria are attacking the inner pulp where your nerve is. When it’s left untreated, it may cause enough damage to the point where you can’t feel your tooth anymore. While it was already a dental emergency beforehand, it’s even more so now! Getting the treatment you need can help avoid any complications that come from prolonging it.

Do I Still Need a Root Canal?

In short, getting this procedure is more important than ever! Oral health problems, like an infected tooth, cannot go away on their own. Instead, they will continue to worsen and spell out bad news. The bacteria can spread and attack nearby teeth and soft tissue. Your gums may start to become inflamed, and you may have sensitivity to hot and cold items. 

Getting the treatment you need can help you avoid all this above from happening! You can preserve as much of your smile by saving your tooth. You won’t have to deal with losing your precious pearly whites and the hassle of needing to get them replaced with a reliable solution.

What Can I Expect During My Root Canal?

While you might not have heard the best things about a root canal, it might be relieving to know that what people say are often myths. Before even starting this procedure, your dentist will numb your tooth with a powerful local anesthetic and give you conscious sedation (if necessary). You shouldn’t feel much, if any, discomfort. In fact, it’s often compared to a filling!

Your provider will create a small hole in the affected tooth and use special tools to remove the infected pulp. After cleaning and disinfecting it, they will close it up and put on a CEREC crown on top. This will help restore not only your bite but the look of your chomper, all within the same appointment!

Afterward, you may feel a bit sore, but it will be much more manageable than the severe toothache you had before! Although this symptom went away, it’s more important than ever to visit your dentist. By doing what’s best for your smile, you can keep it strong and healthy for the long run.

About the Practice

At Pace Dental of Vienna, we are here to help the community get the best grins that they deserve. Led by Dr. Ahmed Saad and Dr. Nojan Jafari, we offer same-day appointments to help you get the relief you need. While a vanishing toothache may seem great, we have state-of-the-art technology that will allow us to treat it before it causes any more harm. If your dental discomfort suddenly disappeared, schedule an appointment or call our office at (703) 938-6800.