When a tooth is threatened by extreme decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is frequently the only way to save the tooth.
During a root canal dental procedure (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is eliminated. This tissue contains veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. Once the roots are removed and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material.
The root canal is only the initial step in complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final processes are the core build-up and crown.
At The Carrollton Dentist, we construct strong, natural-looking crowns that blend flawlessly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and biannual visits to your dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function dilemma—free for the rest of a patient’s life.
I am Dr. Melissa Rodriguez, DMD, of The Carrollton Dentist. I have been practicing dentistry since 2003. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy has a very high success rate.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often do not create symptoms, it is critical to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can advance to a point where the tooth cannot be saved.
Contact The Carrollton Dentist:
469-708-2049
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
2440 N Josey Ln Ste 101
Carrollton, Texas
75006
