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Your tooth is hurting.....

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Ouch, your tooth is causing you pain.....

You notice that your tooth is hurting, so you call your dentist and make an appointment to be seen before the toothache becomes incredibly painful. After the dentist examines you, the news comes that you have a very large cavity on the tooth. The doctor informs you that you need a root canal to save the tooth and then the tooth will need to be restored. What should you do?

Today there are various options to the problem of a bad cavity. One question is why did you get the cavity? A root canal is certainly going to get you out of pain and traditionally after the root canal is completed the tooth is restored with a post and a crown. This is a great solution to the problem. Another solution depending on the extent of the decay is to have the tooth extracted and have an implant in to replace the tooth. The advantage with the implant because it is made of titanium, decay will never be an issue on that tooth again.

Dentistry is always changing and developing advanced techniques to help everyone maintain the best dental health they desire. If you have any questions regarding root canal or implants, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 561-394-9000. We will arrange an appointment to help you determine the best options for your dental health.

Kenneth A. Mogell, D.M.D.