Endodontics
Do you have pain or other signs of an infection inside your tooth? You might need to have root canal therapy or other endodontic treatment done to relieve symptoms and remove infected tissue.
Our dentist in Sellersville PA can perform this type of care for tooth root problems or cracked teeth.
What Is Endodontics?
This dentistry branch handles problems that affect the inside of your teeth, including the pulp and nerves. Endodontic services give you the opportunity to save your natural tooth, instead of having it removed.
You might need this kind of treatment for any of the following reasons:
- Bacterial infections that cause inflammation and may lead to widespread infection
- Tooth injuries, such as dislocations
- Chipped or fractured teeth that expose the pulp
What Types of Endodontic Treatments Are Available?
A few different kinds of procedures are used to treat issues that affect the inner tooth. When you visit us for care, our dentist will examine your infected or damaged tooth and recommend the most suitable treatment.
Cracked Tooth
Do you have tooth pain while you eat? Or are your teeth more sensitive to cold and hot foods? These can be signs of a cracked tooth that needs treatment. If the pulp is exposed, that leaves you vulnerable to infections.
Endodontics can remove the damaged material inside the tooth and fill it in to restore it. Note that if the tooth can’t be saved, it may need to be extracted if damage is severe enough.
Root Amputation
Did you know that some of your teeth have multiple roots? In some cases, bacteria, injuries, or other issues can affect just one root. Root amputations are done to remove the affected root and leave the rest alone, allowing you to keep your natural tooth.
Root Canal Retreatment
Root canals have a high success rate, but they can fail sometimes. If this happens, you may need to have retreatment done. This involves taking out the material inside your tooth and the crown from your root canal. The canals in your tooth are then thoroughly cleansed, and replacing the crown and packing material.
Root Canal Therapy
If you have swelling, pain, or other signs of a tooth infection, you might need a root canal. This procedure helps remove the bacteria inside the pulp of your tooth, clearing up the infection and preventing complications.
Root canal therapy is used to treat teeth that have any of the following conditions:
- Decay deep inside the tooth
- Trauma or injuries
- Abscesses or infections in the root tip or pulp
Contact Us About Endodontic Services
Have you had tooth pain that may need a root canal or other endodontic treatment? Our dentist in Sellersville PA offers this kind of care to treat infections inside teeth. Reach out to us to set up an appointment!
