Abscessed Tooth
Services We Offer - Abscessed Tooth
At Mid Cities Dental, we will take care of all your teeth related problems. Sometimes a tooth can become infected. Tooth decay is often the culprit of an abscessed tooth; when tooth decay advances deep into the tooth, it can cause destruction of the pulp, the core of the tooth. When this happens, the pulp gets infected and swollen and pus builds up near the jawbone.
Serious Problems
Left untreated, infected pulp can cause more serious problems, including damage to surrounding tissue and bone.
Root Canal
Root canal treatment is the most common form of treatment for an abscessed tooth. Root canal treatment involves removing the infected tissue, cleansing and sealing the canal of the tooth, and restoring the tooth with a crown.
Tooth Extraction
In some cases, root canal therapy is not indicated and the tooth must be extracted.