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Endodontists are dentists who specialized in maintaining natural teeth through procedures called endodontic therapy, or root canal therapy, that involve the soft inner tissue of the teeth. \u00a0In addition to 4 years of dental school, endodontists go through two or more years of advanced residency training, studying root canal techniques and procedures in greater depth offering you the best possible care in endodontic treatments. \u00a0All dentists are trained in endodontic therapy while in dental school, however some teeth can be very difficult to treat and diagnose. \u00a0The advanced training endodontists receive makes them especially adept at diagnosing tooth pain and treating the most difficult cases. \u00a0Their offices are often equipped with the most advanced technology specialized for endodontic treatment.<\/p>\n
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In addition to digital radiography<\/a>,\u00a0we utilize special operating microscopes. Magnification and illumination are helpful in aiding the doctor to see tiny details inside your tooth. Also, camera on the microscope can record images of your tooth to further document the doctor\u2019s findings.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Cone Beam CT technology<\/a> allows complete 3D visualization of the teeth and bone with\u00a0ultra low radiation exposure.\u00a0\u00a0 A typical limited field view is about the same exposure as 3 small digital dental x-rays.\u00a0\u00a0 While not used in every case; when it is needed it can provide unmatched diagnostic information.\u00a0 This allows us to make the most accurate treatment planning decisions before we ever start working on your tooth.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0 You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist. \u00a0The unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, so you should see your dentist for a full restoration as soon as possible. \u00a0Otherwise, you need only practice good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings. \u00a0Properly cared for, most endodontically treated teeth last as long as other natural teeth.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Will The Tooth Need Any Special Care Or Additional Treatment After Endodontic Treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until you have had it restored by your dentist. The unrestored tooth is susceptible to fracture, so you should see your dentist for a full restoration as soon as possible. Otherwise, you need only practice good oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and regular checkups and cleanings. Properly cared for, most endodontically treated teeth last as long as other natural teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Will I Need To Return To Your Office For Additional Visits?<\/strong><\/p>\n Once endodontic therapy is completed your tooth should be examined periodically, usually every 6 – 12 months.\u00a0 This allows us to make sure the tooth has healed or is healing properly.\u00a0 You will be sent a notice in the mail when we feel it is appropriate to reevaluate the area.\u00a0 Since an abscess may take 2 years to heal, our office will reevaluate the tooth for at least 2 years.<\/p>\n A local anesthetic will be given.\u00a0 A sheet of latex called the “rubber dam” (we’ve got nonlatex ones too) will be placed around the tooth to isolate it, hence keeping it clean and dry during treatment.\u00a0 The treatment consists of three or four basic steps, but the number of visits will depend on your particular case.\u00a0 Some treatments take 2 visits but many are just a single visit.\u00a0 Occasionally 3 appointments are needed.<\/p>\n In any case, it depends on the degree of infection\/inflammation and degree of treatment difficulty.\u00a0 To me, it’s more important to do it the very best we can then to meet a specific time criteria.\u00a0 Let’s look at the basic steps for nonsurgical endodontic therapy.<\/p>\n There are, of course, no guarantees.\u00a0 Root canal or endodontic therapy has a very high degree of success, up to 90%.\u00a0 Teeth which can be treated near ideal have a success rate up to ninety percent!\u00a0\u00a0We will discuss with you the chances of success before any endodontic procedure to help you make an informed decision.\u00a0 If a root canal or endodontic therapy is unsuccessful or fails you still have options.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t Oral pain such as toothaches or cracked \/ fractured teeth can often be difficult to pinpoint.\u00a0 Because of the vast network of nerves in the mouth, the pain of a damaged or diseased tooth often is felt in another tooth and\/or in the head, neck, or ear. An endodontist is a specialist in diagnosing and treating this type of pain.<\/p>\n Pulp damage is sometimes caused by a blow to the mouth, and the endodontist specializes in treating these traumatic injuries. For example, a blow to a child’s permanent tooth that is not fully developed can cause the root to stop growing. A procedure called apexification stimulates bone to be deposited at the end of the root which makes it possible to then save the tooth through a root canal procedure. An endodontist is specially trained in procedures for replanting teeth that have been knocked out of their sockets.<\/p>\n Will I Need to Return to Your Office for Additional Visits?<\/strong><\/p>\n Once endodontic therapy is completed your tooth should be examined periodically, usually every 6 – 12 months.\u00a0 This allows us to make sure the tooth has healed or is healing properly.\u00a0 You will be sent a notice in the mail when we feel it is appropriate to reevaluate the area.\u00a0 Since an abscess may take 2 years to heal, our office will reevaluate the tooth for at least 2 years.<\/p>\n Retreatment<\/strong><\/p>\n Occasionally a tooth that has undergone endodontic, treatment fails to heal or pain continues despite therapy. Although rare, sometimes a tooth initially responds to root canal therapy but becomes painful or diseased months or years later. When either of these situations occur, the tooth often can be maintained with a second endodontic treatment.<\/p>\n We would love to hear from you!<\/p>\n Phone: 707-265-7790<\/a>After Treatment<\/h4>\n
\nWill I Need Any Painkillers Or An Antibiotic?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\tWhat Happens During Endodontic Treatment? or What is a Root Canal?
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<\/p>\n\n\t\tWhat Is An Endodontist?
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Treats Traumatic Injuries<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n\t<\/h1>\nRyan Tigrett D.D.S. Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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