ENDODONTICS

Endodontic treatment is another word for root canal treatment which involves removing damaged or dead nerves and blood vessels in the tooth root that have become infected due to decay, cracks or trauma. The space left is then filled with a material that seals the tooth and keeps it functioning as before.

Re-treatment can be a complex and demanding procedure involving the removal of existing root filling material, re-cleaning the canals and placing new filling material.

Endodontic treatment can safely and comfortably save a tooth that otherwise would have to be extracted. In fact, root canal therapy is successful approximately 95% of the time.

Remember, a healthy restored tooth is always better than an artificial one. The choice is yours, but there are many disadvantages to losing a tooth. When a tooth is removed and not replaced, the teeth next to the empty space begin to shift from their normal position. This may cause teeth to become crooked or crowded, which decreases chewing and biting efficiency. Crowded or crooked teeth may be more prone to dental disease because they are harder to keep clean than properly aligned teeth. As a result, other teeth may be lost if the missing tooth is not replaced.