Apicoectomy
Your teeth are held firmly in place by strong roots that extend into the jawbone. Molars and premolars tend to have several roots, whereas the front incisors only have a
Your teeth are held firmly in place by strong roots that extend into the jawbone. Molars and premolars tend to have several roots, whereas the front incisors only have a
Cracked teeth demonstrate many types of symptoms, including pain when chewing, temperature sensitivities, or even the release of biting pressure. It is also common for pain to come and go,
Dental emergencies happen all the time, but some require treatment from an endodontic specialist. Endodontists frequently treat patients who are experiencing sudden and severe pain due to damaged or diseased
Tooth extractions are routine dental procedures used to remove decayed, damaged or otherwise problematic teeth. Dentists usually make every effort to preserve natural teeth, although sometimes an extraction is necessary.
Internal bleaching is a specialized whitening procedure used to lighten the discoloration of a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment. Unlike external teeth whitening methods, which target surface stains,
A post and core (or buildup) is a restoration used to support a crown when there is insufficient natural tooth structure remaining after a root canal. This procedure is commonly
Pulp regeneration is an advanced endodontic procedure aimed at restoring the vitality and function of the dental pulp in an immature permanent tooth that has suffered damage due to infection,
Pulpotomy and vital pulp therapy are dental procedures used to treat the pulp tissue inside a tooth while preserving its vitality. These treatments are primarily performed when the pulp is
Root canal retreatment is a procedure used to clean the canals of a tooth that have already been subject to a root canal. Although most root canals are successful the
Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure used to clear infected pulp away from the pulp chambers and canals of a diseased tooth. Infections occur when bacteria are allowed to
Root resorption is a condition where the body’s own cells break down and absorb the root structure of a tooth. It can occur internally (within the root canal system) or
The use of sedation in dentistry has revolutionized the way patients view dental visits. Patients who once were afraid or anxious about even the most routine dental procedures now visit
Dislodged Teeth Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. Your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. Root canal treatment
A safe sedative that is combined with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask during treatment. This mild sedative will not put a patient to sleep.
Anxiety-reducing drugs, such as Valium won’t put you to sleep. Instead, it will simply relax you to the point of being able to undergo your necessary procedure. Oral sedation for root canal procedures is fairly common.
With IV sedation, a constant “drip” is maintained via the intravenous tube. At any time an antidote can be administered to reverse the effects of the medications if necessary
This type of sedation can be minimal or moderate, depending on the dosage to be given. The pill is taken an hour before a dental procedure, making the patient groggy or sleepy but still conscious.