Relieving pain and restoring inflamed and infected teeth in five simple steps

Pain. Swelling. Persistent sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweet foods and beverages. These and other symptoms can be indicative of a dental infection or “abscess.” This condition requires prompt treatment. It will not resolve on its own. 

Trust the team at Manchester Dental in Manchester, Georgia, to provide fast pain relief. Our dentist, Dr. Abel Aguilar, can also preserve even the most badly damaged teeth with root canal therapy (RCT). Dr. Aguilar is experienced at successfully completing this standard treatment to restore inflamed or infected teeth. 

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RCT may be appropriate to “save” teeth with damage to the pulp tissue. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. By removing the tissue, we also remove the source of pain: the nerves. We give your tooth a fresh start. 

This procedure can be completed in just a few steps: 

• Dr. Aguilar gently numbs the damaged tooth. So you won’t feel anything! RCT is not painful, but it does resolve painful conditions
• Once fully numbed, he opens up the tooth to access its insides
• The infected pulp material is removed quickly and comfortably
• The root canals that surround the pulp are cleaned and reshaped
• Dr. Aguilar then applies a safe filling material to seal the treated tooth

A temporary crown is often applied to protect the treatment site at other dentists’ offices, while an outside lab makes the permanent crown. This process can take several weeks. 

At Manchester Dental, we make our own crowns. We do not depend on the skills and capabilities of an outside lab. Using the computer-aided CEREC system, a beautiful and strong porcelain crown can be designed, fabricated, and placed during the same visit as your root canal treatment. No wait. No fragile temporary. 

With the crown in place, your formerly damaged tooth’s strength is supported. Often, no further treatment is necessary. Just be sure to practice good oral hygiene at home and maintain dental visits with your friends at Manchester Dental. 

Call (706) 981-6272 with questions or to schedule your appointment. Also, not to forget, every patient who gets a crown at our office goes home with a container of homemade soup from the Doctor’s wife.