Root Canals

If a tooth is decayed or cracked, it is overly susceptible to infection; that infection, it turn, may even cause tooth loss. In order to prevent infection - or, in more serious cases, to treat an existing infection - endodontic therapy (or root canal surgery) may become necessary.

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While many may think that "getting a root canal" entails canals being forced into the solid matter of a tooth, this is not the case. Each tooth naturally contains three or four root canals, which are filled with tissue, or pulp. When this pulp decays and becomes infected, treatment of this canal is required to save the tooth.

During root canal surgery, the root canal is uncovered with a drill and the infected pulp is removed. The empty space is then filled with a barium-treated material, so that the procedure can be then confirmed as successful by X-ray. This filling is sealed, possibly with the use of a crown, to avoid any further chance of infection.

If you are aware of a decaying or cracked tooth, or are experiencing pain or discomfort, call us for an appointment - we'll help you determine the appropriate procedure for you.

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