Root Infection in Melbourne CBD
At Collins Dental Image, our passionate team of dental professionals want to help you preserve your smile for a lifetime. Although we strive to help our patients of all ages prevent problems from occurring, when issues do arise, we offer a full range of state-of-the-art treatment options that we tailor to your specific needs.
What Is a Root Infection?
What you typically think of as a tooth is just the crown of the tooth—the visible part. The outermost layer is enamel, which covers the dentine. Within the dentine is the tooth pulp, which contains nerves and is at the core of the roots which extend below the gumline.
When bacteria enter the tooth pulp, the nerves and roots may become infected. As with other types of infections, this results in inflammation as the body attempts to fight the infection.
A number of factors can cause infections in the tooth root, but the most common causes are advanced tooth decay, gum disease, trauma to the tooth (cracked or broken tooth), or a dead tooth nerve.
How Can You Tell If There’s an Infection?
- Pain
- Swelling
- Discolouration of the tooth
We’ll conduct a comprehensive examination of the affected tooth to confirm a diagnosis. We’ll also identify the underlying cause of the infection, so we can design an appropriate treatment plan to address it.
- Root canal therapy
- Antibiotics
- As a last resort, tooth extraction
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An infection is a dental emergency, so don’t wait. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
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