THE LATEST IN ROOT CANAL THERAPY
A root canal is a procedure that extracts decayed pulp from the central part of the tooth, reshapes the canal and replaces it with strengthened filler.
A common misconception is that a it’s a painful procedure. Actually, root canals are very similar to having a cavity filled, with minimal pain and discomfort.
Root canals are necessary for a number of reasons:
- Inflamed/infected tooth pulp
- Severe sensitivity to hot and cold elements
- Tooth decay
- Chipped or broken tooth
- Blow to the tooth
- Swelling or tenderness near the infected tooth
- Repeated dental procedures on a tooth
When left untreated, these problems can lead to severe tooth decay reaching the root of the tooth, causing extensive damage to the tooth structure. When the damage goes beyond what can be treated with a filling, we perform a root canal to preserve the tooth and retain its original integrity.
What to Do When You Need a Root Canal
We work with each patient to discuss the details of your treatment and any possible alternatives. Our top priority is to provide you with the highest standard of care and make you as comfortable as possible. Contact us to learn more about what Gole Dental can do for you.
ROOT CANAL RETREATMENT
Teeth with root canal therapy treatment can last as long as natural teeth when you brush and floss daily, have routine check-ups and eat a healthy diet. However, sometimes a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy does not heal, or pain resumes and the tooth becomes diseased. Under these circumstances, root canal therapy retreatment may save your tooth.
What You Can Expect
During root canal therapy retreatment, the root canals are reopened, filled and sealed again. Usually the crown and other materials must be removed for the dentist to access to the canals. The inside of the tooth is carefully examined for the presence of other canals and unusual anatomy to ensure a thorough cleaning and sealing during this retreatment.
If the canals are narrow, curved or hardened, we can make an incision close to the end of the root, so that the tip of the root can be sealed.
Following the final visit, a new restoration must be placed to protect the tooth and to restore biting and chewing functions.
Emergency Pulpal Debridement
Pulpal debridement is an emergency procedure performed to relieve pain caused by dental abscess for a tooth that requires root canal therapy instead of extraction.
