Root Canals from Dr. Susan Levine

If you have a persistent toothache, it could be a sign that you have an infected tooth that may need to be treated with a root canal. The toothache is caused by bacteria that have gone through the enamel of your teeth and into the soft pulp on the inside of your tooth, causing an infection. 

The following are some of the symptoms of a root canal infection:

• Throbbing or aching in your tooth
• Increased sensitivity to hot and cold
• Swollen or discolored gums
• A dark spot on your tooth
• Chipping and breaking of a tooth
• Strong pain when applying pressure to the tooth
• A persistent pimple inside of your mouth

      If any of these symptoms sound familiar, it is a good idea to call us right away. If it turns out that you do have a root canal infection, the sooner you come in, the better. To treat your tooth, Dr. Susan Levine will remove the decay, clean out the infected pulp, repair the tooth and seal it with a crown. Many people are afraid that this is a painful procedure. Usually, the pain from the infection is more bothersome than the actual procedure. We use anesthesia and do all that we can to make it as comfortable for you as possible.

The longer you wait, the infection will have more time to spread and could lead to serious health concerns, such as abscessed teeth, swelling, losing the infected tooth and bone damage. The bacteria could even enter your bloodstream and have the potential to affect your overall health, not just that of your teeth and gums.

A toothache should not be ignored as it could be your body trying to tell you that you have a root canal infection. If you have any of the symptoms described above, call Dr. Susan Levine’s Fairfield, CT dental office today to schedule an appointment.

Improve Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers

Do you find yourself avoiding photographs or covering your mouth when you smile? Porcelain veneers from Dr. Levine’s Fairfield dental office are a great way to improve your smile. 

Porcelain veneers are a great solution if your teeth are stained, cracked, chipped, have gaps, or other damage. Small, thin pieces of porcelain will be attached to the front of your teeth, allowing Dr. Levine to correct the color, shaping, spacing and general appearance of your teeth. This is especially helpful if you’ve tried teeth whitening and still aren’t satisfied with the results, or if you have some small gaps in between your teeth but didn’t want to resort to braces.

The porcelain will reflect the light just like your natural teeth, so no one will be able to detect a difference. Also, your veneers will help strengthen your teeth and are stain-resistant. Porcelain veneers are a simple treatment that can have a big impact on your smile.

When you’re confident in the appearance of your teeth and love your smile, you’ll want to smile more and will have more confidence in all aspects of your life. Having a smile that you’re proud of and want to show off is important, and something that we want to give to all our patients. Give us a call to see if porcelain veneers are right for you!

Dr. Susan Levine provides quality cosmetic and general dentistry to patients in the Fairfield, CT area. We want you to smile proudly once again. Call us to schedule your appointment today!