Endodontics

Endodontics is also called "Root Canal Therapy" involves the removal of the internal portion of a tooth which contains the nerve and vascular tissue.

Endodontics

Endodontics ( also known as root canal therapy) is a procedure designed to eliminate the bacteria from the infected internal portion of a tooth. You may be a candidate for a root canal if you have any of the following symptoms

• Severe pain while chewing

• A chipped or cracked tooth

• Sensitivity to hot or cold

• Swollen or tender gums

• Deep decay

• A pimple on the gums next to tooth

The Root Canal Procedure

The root canal procedure can often be accomplished in one visit.

• The tooth is numbed with a local anesthetic

• The nerve and connective tissue is located

• The nerve and connective tissue are removed

• The canal is completely disinfected

• A thermoplastic filling material is placed

• The tooth can then be prepared for a crown