Root canals are the pulp filled cavity in the root of the tooth. In order to save the tooth, the infected tissue is removed from the tooth which stops the progression of infection and restores the tooth to health.
“Endodontist”‘s primary goal is to save your natural teeth whenever possible. Our practice specializes in endodontics, commonly referred to as root canal therapy.
The center of the tooth is pulp. Pulp is made up of blood vessels that help to build the surrounding tooth. The pulp can become infected trauma to the tooth, decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures.
You can undergo Root Canal Therapy when you have following symptoms:
* Hot or cold sensitivity
* Tooth is painful to pressure
* Swelling around tooth or facial swelling
We evaluate the health of the tooth and prescribe medications if necessary to control infection and for comfort. We perform any palliative treatment needed then schedule for root canal therapy.
Root canal procedures are usually completed in one to three visits to your endodontist. On the first appointment, a hole is drilled into the tooth, down to the inner chamber. The infected tissues are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected.
After the chamber has been cleaned, it and the canals are filled in with material and medication that is intended to prevent reinfection. The hole is then filled with a temporary filling until the permanent crown may be set.
Prior to the development of root canal treatment, the only option for dealing with an infected tooth was to remove it.
Contact us for more information at (561) 123-1234.