Treating Infections Beneath Dental Crowns

Crown Infection Treatment in Mytchett to Relieve Pain and Save Your Tooth.

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Crown Infection Treatment in Mytchett

Experiencing pain, localized gum swelling, or throbbing pressure around an existing dental crown is a sign of an underlying bacterial infection. North Lane Dental Practice provides prompt crown infection treatment for patients visiting us from Mytchett, addressing infection cleanly and working to preserve your natural tooth root.

Infections can arise when bacteria enter through micro-gaps at an older crown margin, or when deep pulp inflammation develops over time. Our dentists use digital x-rays to pinpoint the infection, performing root canal therapy or canal disinfection before resealing the tooth with a clean, hermetic crown.

Our surgery at 38 North Lane in Aldershot is roughly 10 minutes from Mytchett down the A331, with dedicated free parking. We maintain dedicated daily emergency slots for dental pain, ensuring you receive timely, compassionate care in a relaxed environment.

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What causes an infection to develop underneath a dental crown?

Infections usually develop when microscopic bacteria enter through a broken marginal seal or worn cement. In other cases, trauma or deep decay prior to crown placement may cause the pulp nerve to slowly become necrotic.

Can an infected crowned tooth be saved without being pulled?

Yes. In many cases, root canal treatment or retreatment can clean and disinfect the root canals, clearing the infection while keeping your natural tooth root anchored in the jaw.

What are the common warning signs of a crown infection? +

Common warning signs include persistent dull throbbing, pain when biting down, a small pimple on the adjacent gum, bad taste in the mouth, or localized facial swelling.

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North Lane Dental Practice

38 North Lane Aldershot GU12 4QG

Call us on : 01252 310 668
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    9.00 AM – 5.00 PM
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