From routine to complex root canals, Endodontic Associates, LTD. is equipped to handle all your endodontic needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
What is Endodontic Treatment?
Endodontic treatment, commonly called "root canal treatment", is a common dental procedure that can be required when the tooth is infected or inflamed, or when the tooth is significantly compromised prior to its proper restoration with a filling or a crown. An endodontic treatment consists of thoroughly cleaning the internal part of the tooth (known as pulp chamber, or root canal) and sealing the space with a sterile material that will prevent re-infection.
Root canal therapy:
After treatment, some soreness is normal and should be controlled by over the counter medications. Occasionally there may be more discomfort. In this situation you should contact our office.
While endodontic treatment is generally very predictable, approximately 5 to 10% of treated teeth may need some addtional care in the future. Endodontic retreatment involves removing the sealing materials from a previously treated tooth, recleaning and disinfecting the canals, then resealing the canals. This procedure often saves teeth than might otherwise require extraction.
In some cases, traditional root canal therapy may not be possible or may not succeed. In these situations, surgical treatment of the tooth may be possible. Surgical treatments include Apicoectomy, Root amputation and Hemisectioning of teeth.