Endodontics

Endodontics: Specialized Care to Save Your Teeth

Endodontics focuses on treatments that address issues within the tooth, particularly the soft tissue, or pulp, surrounding the roots. Our skilled endodontic care aims to save your natural teeth whenever possible, offering solutions for infections, decay, and trauma. The most common procedure is root canal therapy, which relieves pain and preserves the tooth’s structure. Despite misconceptions, root canals are designed to alleviate discomfort, not cause it.

Endodontic Services & Treatments:

• Root Canal Therapy
• Treatment for Dental Trauma
• Management of Tooth Infections

The Best Chance to Save Your Tooth When decay reaches deep into a tooth, basic fillings are no longer sufficient, and endodontic care is needed to remove the infection and protect the tooth. Preserving your natural teeth is preferable to prosthetics, which, while improved, will never fully replicate the feel and function of your original teeth. Endodontic procedures are often less costly than extractions and replacements, making them a practical choice for many patients.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canals are essential when decay or infection reaches the tooth’s pulp. The procedure involves cleaning out the infected tissue, disinfecting the area, and sealing the tooth to prevent further issues. Modern techniques and anesthesia ensure the process is as comfortable as possible, dispelling the myth of painful root canals.

Procedure Overview

1. Preparation: Local anesthesia is administered to numb the area. A rubber dam isolates the tooth to maintain a sterile field.
2. Access and Cleaning: A small opening is created in the tooth. The infected pulp is removed, and the inner canals are cleaned and shaped using specialized tools.
3. Sealing: Once the canals are cleaned, they are filled with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. A temporary filling is placed to protect the tooth until a final restoration can be added.