Our practice specializes in Endodontics, commonly referred to as root canal therapy. Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth.
Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. When root canal therapy is performed, the pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and then filled with a suitable filling material. The number of canals and anatomy of a tooth can vary. People have anywhere from 1 to 4 canals in a tooth. Extra canals may branch out and are called “accessory canals.” The word “endo” comes from the Greek language and means “inside” or within. Endodontists work with the “inside” of a tooth.
We will strive to make your visit as pleasant as possible and look forward to meeting you. Each of our treatment areas is equipped with flat screen monitors. These monitors give our patient’s the ability to better understand treatment during their consultation visit using visual aids and images of the affected tooth.
Root canal or endodontic treatment may be necessary when the pulp tissue inside the root canals of a tooth becomes infected or damaged, which can be caused by dental trauma or decay. Teeth generally have between one and four root canals and a root canal procedure may be performed on a single root canal or multiple root canals within a tooth.
Occasionally a tooth that was treated months or years ago may develop new problems. In some cases, a tooth that has been treated endodontically fails to heal or continues to have pain. You may have another chance to save the tooth with a second endodontic procedure.
Sometimes it may become necessary to remove the infected root tips or apex and the nearby tissue to preserve the health of the surrounding teeth and gums. Known as an apical surgery or an apicoectomy, we remove an infection around the apex of the tooth and then seal the root’s tip to help prevent new infections.
Symptoms of a cracked tooth are varied and may include pain when chewing, sensitivity to hot and cold food and drink, pressure sensitivity or a combination of these. Because the pain often comes and goes, it can be very difficult to recognize what is causing the problem.
Traumatic injuries such as fractured, cracked, or displaced teeth can result in the need for dental treatment. Dental trauma care requires prompt medical evaluation and treatment. Treatments may include a splint, medication, a root canal, or other procedures. Once treated, we will monitor your tooth to ensure it is healing properly and that any injuries or infections are quickly resolved.
Utilizing 3D technology creates more detailed and higher-resolution images with less radiation exposure than a traditional full-mouth x-ray. This quick and painless technology helps our doctors recommend the most conservative treatment for a successful outcome and also help patients avoid costly exploratory procedures and possible unpredictable treatments.
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