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Root Canal Therapy

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If your tooth's nerve chamber becomes infected by decay, root canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth. Inside your tooth's hard outer shell is a nourshinging pulp of blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. The root canals, which contain the pulp, extend to the bone. Deep tooth decay, or an injury, can cause serious damage and infection to the pulp's nerves and vessels. Root canal, or endodontic treatment, cleans out the infected pulp chamber and repairs the damage.

Some indications of the need for root canal treatment may be: Spontaneous pain or throbbing while biting. Sensitivity to hot and cold foods. Severe decay or an injury that creates and abcess (infection) in the bone.

After the tooth is anesthetized, an opening is made through the crown into the pulp chamber. The length of the root canals is determined. Unhealthy pulp is removed. Canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped. Canals are filled and sealed. A metal post may be added for structural support or to retain restorative materials. The tooth is sealed with a temporary filling. Usually a gold or porcelain crown adds further protection.

Howdy, Howdy, and Jones, DDS, PA

1103 Brown St., Washington NC  27889

252-946-3355

info@drhowdy.com