Endodontics are dental treatments that affect soft tissue inside the tooth.
Infections or injuries to this tissue can have a serious impact on your
health, damaging your gums, jawbone, and even your bloodstream in severe
cases. The goal of endodontics treatment is to save your tooth and preserve
healthy tissue while removing infection and decay.
ProHEALTH Dental has a team of endodontics specialists who are ready to diagnose your oral
health concerns and find the right solution. As with any treatment or
procedure that our team provides, you can expect efficient treatments,
comfortable settings, and caring dental professionals who answer all of
your questions.
Our highly trained dentists and endodontists can provide:
Root canals
Endodontic surgery
Apicoectomy procedures
Endodontic treatment for traumatic injuries such as
The tooth is made of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp tissue. The pulp
tissue is the deepest and most protected layer of the tooth, but it can
be vulnerable to damage and diseases all the same. Indeed, when a problem
happens that affects the pulp of the tooth, it can be the most difficult
to address. Endodontics is mostly focused on taking care of the dental
pulp deep inside the tooth’s structure.
Why Would You Need Endodontics Treatment?
Endodontics treatments become required when the pulp or nerve within a
tooth becomes infected, inflamed, or otherwise damaged. If you have been
feeling toothaches, or have stabs of pain when chewing, then it could
be a sign that one or more teeth have suffered pulp damage or infection.
ProHEALTH Dental can diagnose the issue and recommend the best treatment
solution, which could be endodontics.
How to Get Rid of a Tooth Infection
Endodontics includes various procedures to treat numerous oral health issues.
One of the more common calls for endodontics is a tooth infection, which
can be addressed with a root canal. If you have a tooth infection, then
we might recommend a root canal, or we can discuss alternative treatments first.
The simplified steps in a root canal include:
Opening the abscess on the tooth to drain it.
Clean or disinfect the tooth if possible.
Pull the infected tooth if necessary.
Prescribe an antibiotic regimen.
At ProHEALTH Dental, we are committed to making every dental procedure
as comfortable as possible for our patients. If you need a root canal,
then we can walk you through what to expect, as well as review its many benefits.
Caring for a Tooth After Endodontic Treatment
When an endodontic treatment is completed at one of our dental offices,
the care for the tooth is not yet finished. You will have to follow the
aftercare instructions that we provide to make sure that your tooth can
continue to heal properly and prevent reinfection.
Aftercare following an endodontic treatment usually involves:
Brushing twice a day.
Flossing at least once a day.
Using antibacterial mouthwash once a day.
Using the nonaffected side of your mouth more often for a few days.
Every patient’s aftercare instruction will be unique, though. If
you have any questions about aftercare, then we encourage you to call
(855) 750-5011at any time.
ProHEALTH Dental is the first choice for so many people and families throughout
New York and New Jersey. With our full array of dental services, including
endodontics treatments performed by highly trained specialists, Spanish-speaking
staff, and convenient locations and hours, we make it easy to find a dentist
that you can trust.
The cost of a root canal can vary depending on the severity of the infection
or inflammation, which can require different treatment approaches. We
strive to keep our rates competitive. Plus, ProHEALTH Dental can accept
many major dental insurance policies to make our treatments highly affordable
for more people.
Is endodontic surgery painful?
Before endodontic surgery or procedures, local anesthesia is usually used
to numb or soften the pain. Afterward, some patients will feel mild or
moderate pain as the mouth heals. Typically, off-the-shelf painkillers
like acetaminophen are enough to lessen the pain.
Can an endodontist do a root canal through a crown?
Certain endodontic treatments can be performed through a pre-existing crown,
which makes the procedure simpler overall. We will let you know if drilling
through a crown or otherwise avoiding it will not be possible based on
the specifics of your treatment.
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