Root Canal Treatment

Endodontics is a dentistry specialty that focuses on tooth nerve and the tissues surrounding the tooth root. The nerve can become diseased or injured through decay or trauma and sometimes cannot repair itself. Eventually, the pulp dies and endodontic treatment is required. The most common endodontic procedure is root-canal therapy.

Not long ago, a tooth with a diseased nerve would be extracted. Today, root canal therapy can save that tooth. The pulp inside each tooth provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth. It runs down the root of your tooth like a string. If the pulp becomes diseased or is somehow injured, the pulp tissue eventually dies. If the damaged pulp is not removed with a root canal, it will become infected and very painful. Ignoring that pain and infection could lead to the loss of your tooth.

When the dentist removes the damaged pulp, he then cleans the root canal and seals it off to protect it from bacteria and further damage. Generally, a temporary onlay or crown will be placed over the tooth and a new crown will be lab-created for you. You'll visit the dentist a second time to receive the permanent porcelain crown. Or, alternatively we at Discover Dental Care use Cerec technology for onlays or crowns to be done in one visit.

Despite the unpleasant stories many tell about root canal therapy, today's advanced technology makes this procedure relatively simple, fast and virtually painless. Most importantly, the practice of endodontics means you can save your tooth and your beautiful smile.

With such excellent training, education, and experience available in Shawnee, why put off getting the dental care you need today? Please call or email Dr. Castaneda today to schedule your free endodontics consultation.

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