When you believe that the root of your tooth has become damaged or you’ve had this area checked out by a dentist, there are two options open to you, those of a West Hollywood root canal or a complete tooth extraction. A root canal is often the preferred option by our patients here at West Hollywood Holistic Cosmetic Dental Care, but it isn’t always the best option for you and may not be viable in your specific situation. Full tooth extraction West Hollywood also has its benefits and provides you with a variety of options on how to replace the tooth.
Differences Between Root Canals and Tooth Extractions
To best understand the primary differences between these two forms of treatment, view a West Hollywood root canal as a treatment designed to save a tooth while a tooth extraction is meant to be used when the tooth can no longer be saved. Two of the most common reasons for a tooth extraction West Hollywood are when the a serious fracture exists in the tooth or a large cavity is present in the area, as both of these issues can weaken the tooth to the point where it’s no longer possible to save it. To best understand your options, make sure that you speak with your dentist before selecting one of these procedures over another.
When to Get a West Hollywood Root Canal
If you’ve visited a dentist or endodontist in West Hollywood and have identified that the tooth pulp, or the innermost portion of a tooth, has become infected or damaged, a root canal procedure may help you save the tooth by removing the pulp, cleaning the hollowed space, and then filling in the empty space with a durable tooth-like material. Before you select a West Hollywood root canal, you should know that these treatments oftentimes require the placement of a crown on the repaired tooth soon after the completion of the root canal so as to protect the tooth from further damage. Although this procedure can result in you experiencing some pain, the area at which the root canal takes place will be numbed before the treatment begins, which helps to drastically minimize any pain that you go through.
When to Get a Tooth Extraction West Hollywood
In the event that your tooth has become too weakened or is damaged beyond repair, a tooth extraction West Hollywood will likely be your best course of action. If you obtain your treatment at West Hollywood Holistic Cosmetic Dental Care, one of our dentists will be able to help you identify if a tooth extraction is the only option left open to you. Similarly to a root canal, the area is numbed before any treatment begins. A small lever is then used to loosen the tooth before a forceps extracts the tooth entirely. During this procedure, you will experience some pressure but shouldn’t go through any pain. Light amounts of bleeding can occur for around 24 hours after the treatment, while complete healing of the area can take around two weeks. If the extraction point has not yet healed after two weeks, schedule an appointment with your dentist immediately.
