ENDO Nov 9-96

How does Endodontic Treatment Save a Tooth?

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Endodontic treatment, also known as root canal therapy, is a dental procedure that can save a tooth that has been badly infected or damaged. This treatment involves removing the pulp (or nerve) and other tissue from the interior of the tooth before sealing it off to protect against further infection. By removing the pulp and bacteria in this way, endodontic treatment can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted. This procedure is relatively painless and can help maintain your natural teeth for years, even if they have been heavily damaged or infected. While the recovery process may take some time, it’s well worth it in order to preserve the structure and function of your tooth. If you are suffering from an infected tooth, don’t hesitate to speak with your dentist about endodontic treatment. It may be just the solution you need to save your natural teeth!

 

 

Endodontic treatment not only helps to preserve your natural teeth, but can also improve your overall oral health. By eliminating infected and damaged tissue from the interior of your tooth, endodontic treatment can help to prevent further damage and infection. Root canal therapy may be necessary to correct any bite problems caused by a badly damaged or infected tooth. This can improve your ability to chew food properly and make it easier for you to maintain proper oral hygiene.

When you choose Cumberland Valley Endodontics, you can be sure that your treatment will be performed with the highest level of safety and care. We take a comprehensive approach to root canal therapy, which helps us ensure optimal results for our patients. By saving teeth through endodontic treatment, we can help improve oral health and keep smiles looking their best.

Endodontic treatment is an important part of maintaining good oral health. By removing infected and damaged material from the interior of your tooth, endodontic treatment can help to preserve the structure and function of your natural teeth while improving your overall oral health. If you think you may be a good candidate for endodontic treatment, don’t hesitate to speak with your dentist about this procedure. With the right care, endodontic treatment can help save your natural teeth and keep your smile healthy for years to come. At Cumberland Valley Endodontics, we strive to provide the best possible service so each patient can achieve long-term oral health and feel confident in their smiles.

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What can I eat after a Root Canal?

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It is important for you to closely follow any aftercare instructions given to you by your dentist. You may be wondering what you can eat after a root canal. 

After a root canal, try to eat soft foods that require very little chewing, like applesauce, yogurt, eggs, and fish. Avoid hard or hot foods that might hurt your teeth. Some dentists suggest to not eat for a few hours until the numbness in your mouth wears off so you don’t bite your cheek or tongue.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

*After general anesthetic or IV sedation, start with liquids.

*While numb, avoid hot foods and liquids.

*Your food intake may be limited for the first few days – Compensate by increasing your fluid intake. 

DRINKS (NO STRAWS) 

  • Water
  • Juice
  • Ice Chips
  • Popsicles
  • Smoothies/Protein Shakes (no berries with seeds)
  • Milkshakes

FOOD

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  • Pudding
  • Yogurt
  • Ice Cream
  • Applesauce
  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Cream of Wheat/Oatmeal
  • Soups
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Fish
  • Pasta
  • Pancakes
  • Cottage Cheese
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Following these food recommendations will help you heal faster with less pain. At Cumberland Valley Endodontics we use the latest technology for all procedures. Our staff are highly skilled and are always there to assist you. Cumberland Valley Endodontics, getting root canal treatment is as simple and painless as getting a filling. If you need further advice on what to eat after your root canal, as well as for any other precautions, or call us anytime.

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Is a root canal procedure absolutely necessary?

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If your dentist has recommended seeing an endodontist about a tooth that may need a root canal, you may be asking yourself if having a root canal is absolutely necessary?

What is a Root Canal?

During root canal treatment, an endodontist who specializes in such treatment carefully removes the pulp inside the tooth, cleans, disinfects, and shapes the root canals, and places a filling to seal the space.

For the first few days after treatment, your tooth may feel sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. Discomfort can be relieved with over-the-counter or prescription medications. Follow your endodontist’s instructions carefully.

How Do You Know If You Need a Root Canal?

Although a toothache can be a sign that you need to see an endodontist, sometimes teeth with more subtle symptoms might need endodontic treatment as well.  Even if you are not in pain, if you are experiencing prolonged sensitivity to heat or chewing on a tooth, it could be a sign that you should see an endodontist.

Another sign that you might need to see an endodontist could be if you notice a small bubble on the gum around your tooth.  This bubble is called a fistula, which can be a sign of an infected tooth nerve that must be treated by an endodontist. 

Since endodontists have expertise in diagnosing the reason for tooth pain and saving teeth, if you are experiencing a toothache don’t wait to make an appointment for an endodontic evaluation.

Root Canal vs Extraction

If possible, it is better to save a tooth than to immediately default to extracting a tooth. Root canals haven’t always had the best reputation, but advances in technology have greatly improved patient comfort during and after the procedure.

While the ideal outcome of endodontic treatment is to save the tooth, your endodontist may conclude that your tooth was unable to be saved. Here are several reasons why your endodontist may opt to remove a tooth rather than proceed with treatment:

  • Natural tooth structure destruction
  • Periodontal issues/Gum Disease
  • Root Resorption
  • Fractured roots
  • Problems with the tissue surrounding the root
  • Trauma
  • Issues with adjacent teeth

If you think you may need a root canal, call today to schedule a consultation at Cumberland Valley Endodontics.

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What is the most common endodontic procedure?

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Endodontists are dentists who specialize in problems that relate to the interior of the tooth, such as diagnosing tooth pain and performing root canals. Only 3% of dentists go on to become endodontists, doing several years of additional training after dental school to learn procedures that save diseased teeth.

In this article, we’ll cover some of the most common procedures performed by endodontists.

Root Canals

Root canals typically need to be performed when there is an issue inside the root of the tooth, such as inflammation or infection. Because such an issue can cause discomfort and even severe dental pain, endodontists perform a root canal to remove the diseased nerve of the tooth, which is called the pulp.  

After the pulp is removed, the endodontist cleans and disinfects the root canals and then fills the space with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha.

After the root canal is completed, you should make an appointment with your general dentist for a final filling or crown to restore the tooth’s full function.

Endodontic Retreatment

While in an ideal world, a root canal would last a lifetime, issues can still arise. If a tooth with a root canal should become reinfected, an endodontist can help repair the tooth a second time by retreating the root canal. 

This procedure involves removing the original filling materials and going through the steps of the root canal again while ensuring that no new infection has occurred.

Endodontic Surgery

Exploratory surgery may be required to find issues that weren’t able to be detected with dental x-rays. By doing an exploratory procedure, an endodontist can find the reasons for your discomfort.

Root-end resections, also called an apicoectomy are also common surgical procedures in the endodontist’s office, especially when the infection or inflammation isn’t relieved by a root canal In this procedure, the endodontist must open the gum tissue near the tooth root to remove infected tissue and remove the very end of the root.

Traumatic Dental Injuries

We urge all sports-playing patients to utilize a mouthguard to prevent the most common traumatic dental injury – a chipped tooth.

It is important to have chipped teeth examined by a professional in case there is any undetectable damage.

Endodontists pride themselves in being Specialists in Saving Teeth, proficient in executing these procedures to provide treatment and relief to patients call today to make your appointment.