Services
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure used to clear infected pulp away from the pulp chambers and canals of a diseased tooth. Infections occur when bacteria are allowed to enter the pulp – often due to untreated decay or a crack in the tooth. During a root canal, the tooth is opened and the pulp removed. Biocompatible materials are used to fill the tooth before it is restored with a crown or other restorations.
Root Canal Retreatment
Root canal retreatment is a procedure used to clean the canals of a tooth that have already been subject to a root canal. Although most root canals are successful the first time, there are many reasons why a retreatment may be necessary. For example, some patients may have hidden canals that were not identified in the initial procedures, whereas others may experience a new infection, recurrent decay, or aging restoration.
In some cases, these complications can occur immediately following a root canal when pain continues to persist, and the tooth fails to heal. For other patients, complications can arise many years after an initial root canal. The goal of retreatment is always the same as the initial root canal - to eliminate all bacteria from the inside of the tooth and seal it so that it is permanently protected from future infections.
Endodontic Surgery
An apicoectomy is an endodontic surgery performed to heal any infection that occurs or won’t heal after a root canal is performed. Teeth are held in place by roots. Depending on whether a tooth is a front tooth or molar or premolar a tooth will have one or multiple roots. When the tip of a root where nerves and blood vessels enter the tooth becomes infected, removal of the apex is sometimes needed to completely clear the infection.
Cracked Teeth
A cracked tooth is not only painful but also opens you up to the possibility of infection. Cracked teeth can happen by chewing on hard foods like ice and hard candy. Though this isn’t always the case, many people who end up with cracked teeth have already weakened their teeth by grinding and clenching their jaws.
Emergency Treatment
Dental emergencies happen all the time, but some require treatment from an endodontic specialist. Endodontists frequently treat patients who are experiencing sudden and severe pain due to damaged or diseased teeth. Some of the most common endodontic emergencies pertain to cracked teeth, badly infected teeth, and inflamed or infected bone tissues beneath the gums. Seeing a specialist means getting instant pain relief and reliable treatment from someone who treats similar emergencies every day.