Root Canals

Do you have intense pains shoot through your jaw when eat or drink hot foods or liquids? If so, you may be suffering from tooth root decay. But don’t fret! Olympia Hills Family Dental can attempt to eliminate the bacteria with a root canal and save your natural tooth.

Dr. Hafen and Dr. Gonzalez aim to provide you and your family with the very best in preventative and cosmetic dentistry care. If you are suffering from intense tooth pain, please come in to Olympia Hills Family Dental office as soon as possible to ensure that your tooth isn’t lost in the case of bacterial damage and infection.

What is a Root Canal, and how can it help me?

When the fragile nerve tissue that helps to hold your teeth in place in your jaw becomes infected by bacteria for a long enough period of time, it begins to break down and will ultimately lead to the loss of a tooth.

A root canal is a measure that can help prevent the loss of any teeth, so long as the infection damage is caught early enough and the appropriate actions are taken. These actions include removing the infected areas of the root.

What are the signs that my root nerves are damaged?

Catching the early warning signs of a root infection is important if you wish to prevent replacing your teeth with dental implants or a dental bridge. These signs may include:

• Infection visible on an x-ray
• Swollen gum tissue
• Tooth/Gum pain
• Discoloration of the gums surrounding a tooth

We always strive to save your natural teeth but sometimes it is impossible if the damage is not caught early enough. The best way to prevent such damage is to maintain proper dental hygiene techniques and to meet regular cleaning and exam dates.

I’m interested in seeing my Universal City TX dentistry experts

If you live in the greater Universal City, Schertz, Live Oak, Converse or New Braunfels area and are looking for a highly qualified dentistry team, schedule an appointment with us online or call us at: (210) 658-3131.