{"id":15,"date":"2018-12-04T00:59:04","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T00:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryofwisconsin.com\/blog\/?p=15"},"modified":"2019-01-22T17:18:32","modified_gmt":"2019-01-22T17:18:32","slug":"root-canal-in-beaver-dam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistryofwisconsin.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/04\/root-canal-in-beaver-dam\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Root Canal in Beaver Dam? Do I Need One?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanHave you been experiencing severe pain<\/a> in one of your teeth that stops you in your tracks? If so, the culprit may be the accumulation of bacteria in your tooth. If that\u2019s the case, you may be a candidate for a root canal in Beaver Dam. As you read on, learn what this procedure entails and why a simple cavity filling may not suffice.<\/p>\n

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The Most Common Cause of Tooth Pain<\/h2>\n

You are locked in an endless battle with the bacteria in your mouth. Thus, if allowed to get out of control, they can cause chaos, which starts with them forming into a greater structure called plaque.<\/p>\n

Unaddressed, the plaque can cling to your teeth and eventually bore tiny holes called cavities. Because the enamel (the hard, outer part of your teeth) has no nerves, you won\u2019t feel any pain from the development of the cavities until they reach the more sensitive dentin area.<\/p>\n

What Happens When Bacteria Aren\u2019t Removed?<\/h2>\n

The warning sign of a problem is usually a pain sensation that results from the bacteria entering the dentin area. If the issue isn\u2019t taken care of, then the bacteria will eventually move into the more sensitive inner tooth where the canals and nerves are housed.<\/p>\n

Once the decay gets to this point, you\u2019re likely to experience more intense bouts of pain. Furthermore, the problem will not be correctable with a simple cavity filling.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Time for a Root Canal<\/h2>\n

At this point, your dentist may suggest root canal therapy (also called a pulpectomy). This may be the only viable option because there has been too much material lost to the decay and this is the last chance to salvage the tooth.<\/p>\n

Here are the steps to the procedure:<\/p>\n