{"id":22,"date":"2018-06-12T17:13:01","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T17:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2018-06-12T17:13:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T17:13:01","slug":"root-canal-in-yakima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/12\/root-canal-in-yakima\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need a Root Canal in Yakima? Your Dentist Weighs in with Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-23\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_62869561__1517317993_66495-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding jaw in pain\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_62869561__1517317993_66495-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_62869561__1517317993_66495-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/AdobeStock_62869561__1517317993_66495.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The greatest nemesis of your oral health is the bacterium. Although it isn\u2019t always malevolent, when it\u2019s bad, it\u2019s really bad. The harmful kind feed on the sugars in leftover food particles and use them to grow and multiply. The unchecked multiplication eventually leads to tooth damage, and depending on how long you let the problem persist, you may need a root canal in Yakima. As you read on, you\u2019ll learn how to determine the level of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">decay<\/a> you have and how it\u2019s treated.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What are the Early Signs of Tooth Decay?<\/h2>\n<p>When we look at the fledgling stages of enamel damage, we must keep in mind that the only way to identify its presence is to be examined by either your hygienist or dentist. That\u2019s because the decay won\u2019t be visible from your vantage point. Furthermore, your local professionals are trained to look for certain details.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, by the time you\u2019re able to notice any signs of tooth decay at home, it has already advanced, considerably. With that in mind, here\u2019s what you may notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased Sensitivity to Extreme Temperatures <\/strong>\u2013 By the time you start to notice any type of pain sensation, it means that the decay has gone beyond your enamel and entered the dentin \u2013 the first layer of the tooth where there are nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Occasional Pain When Biting Down <\/strong>\u2013 Another sign of tooth decay is occasional pain from the pressure applied when you bite down and chew your food.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dark Spots <\/strong>\u2013 Over time, bacteria and plaque accumulation can cause dark spots to appear on your teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At this stage, your dentist can more than likely restore your tooth with a cavity filling. However, if the decay is allowed to travel past the dentin area and into the pulp, causing an infection, you\u2019ll need a more involved procedure.<\/p>\n<h2>When It\u2019s Time for a Root Canal<\/h2>\n<p>Decay that has gone beyond the dentin and has entered the sacred space called the inner area, will require a root canal to restore the tooth. That\u2019s because this part of the structure houses the majority of the tooth\u2019s nerves and canals.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure includes the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>X-Rays <\/strong>\u2013 Before any work is done, your dentist will have a round of X-Ray photos of your oral cavity to identify exactly where the decay is.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Initial Incision <\/strong>\u2013 After administering a local anesthesia, the professional will then make the initial incision to gain access to the inner tooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pulpectomy <\/strong>\u2013 Next, the decayed tissue will be removed, and the area cleaned thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seal<\/strong> \u2013 Finally, the vacated space will be filled with a compound called gutta-percha, and the tooth will be sealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a couple of days of healing, your dentist will give you the green light to gradually get back into living life as normal, with a fully restored tooth.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing some of the signs mentioned above, then don\u2019t hesitate to contact your dentist in Yakima to get the help you need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A graduate of the University of Washington Dental School, Dr. Lyle I. Bonny has been practicing dentistry for three decades. Throughout his career, he has placed the quality of the patient experience at the top of his list of priorities. To have your decayed tooth restored efficiently and comfortably, you can visit Dr. Bonny at Terrace Heights Dental Center, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lylebonny.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The greatest nemesis of your oral health is the bacterium. Although it isn\u2019t always malevolent, when it\u2019s bad, it\u2019s really bad. The harmful kind feed on the sugars in leftover food particles and use them to grow and multiply. 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