Endodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin, the inside channel or "root canal" contains a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can severely damage the pulp. When that happens, an endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp to save the tooth and prevent further infection and inflammation. After successful endodontic treatment, the tooth continues to perform normally.
We adhere to the most rigorous standards of infection control advocated by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association. We utilize autoclave sterilization and barrier techniques to eliminate any risk of infection.
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact his or her office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, we are available at all times to respond.
Our practice serves the endodontic needs of all patients regardless of age. Typically, we prefer to see the child prior to root canal therapy in order to accurately diagnosis and identify their individual needs.
Yes! For a majority of our patients, only a local anesthetic is needed to painlessly complete treatment. Our office works hard to accommodate our patients' work schedules.
A vast majority of our patients do very well with just a local anesthesia to complete treatment. But, for those patients who require more advanced treatment to reduce anxiety or achieve anesthesia, root canal therapy can be done under I.V. sedation. Additional fees apply. Let our staff know if you think you might require this type of service.
Magnification and fiber optic illumination are helpful in aiding the doctor to see tiny details inside your tooth. The increased magnification and illumination is accomplished with surgical microscopes or special lenses worn by the doctor.
This instrument decreases the number of x-rays taken during root canal treatment. It allows our doctors to accurately identify the point at which the nerve enters the tooth. Through research, we know that the nerve does not always enter the tooth at its apex. Because we can accurately identify this location, we can ensure that the root is completely cleaned and disinfected.
Nickel-Titanium instruments are flexible instruments that allow our doctors to clean and shape even the most curved roots. These types files allow our doctors to treat teeth that would have previously untreatable. By implementing techniques that utilize rotary nickel-titanium instruments, our doctors are able to work more efficiently.
Since we use advanced visualization and illumination techniques, we are able to utilize ultrasonic instruments. These instruments allow our doctors to precisely locate difficult anatomy helping to ensure that your tooth is properly cleaned and disinfected.
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