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to helping you find endodontists, root canal dentists and
information about endodontic procedures and root canal treatment.
An endodontist is a dentist with special training in
diagnosing and treating problems associated with the inside of the
tooth root canal. Endodontists are specialists who only do endodontic procedures in their practices. |
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Root canal disease can be caused by several different events and
occurs when tooth pulp (the tissue inside a tooth) becomes injured. Generally, the affected tissue is removed during the root canal treatment and in many cases the affected tooth can be saved.
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There are many factors that drive the cost of endodontic procedures and determine whether or not they will be covered by insurance. Most of the costs associated with the procedures come from the amount of time needed to treat the problem. Many endodontic procedures are covered by insurance and your dentist will work with you to make sure that you can afford your treatment.
The Success Of Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment has not always been as successful as it is today. Fortunately, the guiding principles of modern endodontics can now be utilized to deliver very predictable results over years of a patient's lifetime.
Some of these principles were unknown or misunderstood in the past and, consequently, many teeth have had endodontics treatment based on concepts, techniques, and materials that are not considered optimal by today's standards. Even so, some of these teeth have given and will continue to provide additional years of good service.
To prevent further damage, ease any discomfort, and save the tooth, your dentist or endodontist (a dentist specializing in treating the pulp) will perform root canal therapy. Without therapy, tooth loss will occur. Root canal therapy requires one to several dental visits to complete, depending on the extent of the infection.
The dentist will first administer medication to make sure you will not be uncomfortable. By making an opening in the top of your tooth, the diseased pulp can be removed.
An endodontist is a dentist who has completed an additional two to three-year course of study in an accredited endodontics
postdoctoral residency program. In addition to performing routine root canal
procedures, and has extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions.
All dental school graduates have basic education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and are licensed to perform root canal procedures.
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More About Root Canals...
If the nerves and blood vessels of a tooth have been irreparably
damaged, rather than extracting the tooth, an endodontist or root canal
dentist may attempt to save the tooth by performing a root canal
treatment. Endodontists are also experienced at finding the cause of
oral and facial pain that has been difficult to diagnose.
During a root canal treatment the endodontist will drill a small hole through the crown, and remove the
infected pulp tissue. The pulp chamber and the tooth root canals are
then cleaned out and disinfected to remove all of the infection causing
bacteria.
If root canal
therapy is suggested by an endodontist, then it is important to have your
tooth treated as soon as possible. An infection that continues, will
result in the formation of an abscess at the root of the tooth. This
will lead to destruction of the underlying bone tissue and may make
saving the tooth impossible.
The infection can spread to adjacent teeth, and could result in swelling
in the face and neck, fever, blood poisoning, and a general sick feeling.
If an abscess has formed at the base of the tooth, it will be necessary
to perform an apicectomy. An apicectomy is a minor surgical procedure in
which the tissue at the base of the root is removed.
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