Lake Oswego Smiles Treats Patients' Infections With Root Canal Therapy In Lake Oswego

    LAKE OSWEGO, OR, September 11, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Patients often experience pain in their tooth, but do not always seek treatment immediately. Dr. Colin Smith of Lake Oswego Smiles strives to help his patients maintain healthy, pain-free smiles for a lifetime, which is why he continues to offer root canal therapy in Lake Oswego. Through root canal therapy, Dr. Smith can help eliminate pain and infection in a patient's tooth.

"When most people think of root canal therapy they often associate it with pain. The pain experienced is from the infected tooth, which is then relieved through root canal therapy. With root canal therapy, I can help my patients to keep their tooth and stop the pain, which is always better than having a tooth extraction," said Dr. Colin Smith, a dentist in Lake Oswego.

When decay is likely to damage or has already killed a tooth, root canal therapy is needed. During a root canal, Dr. Colin Smith, a Lake Oswego dentist, will remove the pulp from the center of a tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent the development of a painful infection in the pulp that could potentially spread to other teeth. A root canal can also treat an infection that has developed into an abscessed tooth, which can relieve toothaches, stop infection, and promote healing.

Each tooth is made up of a hard protective shell called enamel, a softer middle layer called dentin and a soft tissue inner layer called dental pulp. Composed of nerve tissue, lymph tissue and blood vessels, the dental pulp is considered a vital part of a tooth. If the dental pulp is severely damaged, the tooth begins to die. Root canal therapy is often the best treatment to prevent and eliminate infection, preventing tooth loss.

"Some signs that a patient might need a root canal include: minimal to severe pain, tooth discoloration, swelling, irritation and signs of an infection," said Dr. Colin Smith about Lake Oswego root canal therapy. "By visiting my office I can properly diagnose a patient's pain so that extraction is not needed."

At the initial onset of any pain or discomfort, patients should consult your Dr. Colin Smith, a Lake Oswego, OR dentist, to discuss available treatment options. Dr. Smith will be able to advise patients on whether root canals at Lake Oswego Smiles can help stop pain and treat the infection.

For more information on Oswego root canal therapy and Lake Oswego Smiles, patients can visit http://www.oswegosmiles.net

About Lake Oswego Smiles: As a top dentist in Lake Oswego, Dr. Colin Smith is committed to offering his patients only the very best that dentistry has to offer. At Lake Oswego Smiles, Dr. Smith utilizes a soft touch and the latest technology to provide the best care possible for his patients. Dr. Smith has over 20 years of experience and continues to advance his learning and knowledge by attending numerous advanced continuing education courses each year. Dr. Colin Smith received his DMD from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry in 1991 and completed a post-doctorate residency at the University of Utah where he received advanced training in all dental specialties.

Media Contact:
Dr. Colin Smith
[email protected]
16699 Boones Ferry Road, Suite 200
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 635-3653
http://www.oswegosmiles.net

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