ENDODONTICS

Reasons Why You Need Endodontic Treatment

Endodontic treatment or root canal therapy is conducted to save the natural tooth. Some of the main causes of inner tooth damage include:

• Bacterial infections – Oral bacteria causes most endodontic problems. Bacteria invades
  the tooth pulp damaged by tooth decay or injury. This inflammation and bacterial
  infection can even lead to an abscess and a dangerous infection.
• Fractures and chips – Root canal therapy may be required when a large part of the
  surface of the tooth is damaged.
•  Injuries – Injuries to the teeth can cause a tooth to become luxated or dislodged from its
  tooth socket. Root canal therapy is often needed after the endodontist has stabilized the
  tooth.
•  Extractions – When arriving to our Vista office, your knocked out tooth will be placed
  back into its socket, and our endodontist will then perform root canal therapy to save the
  tooth.

How an Endodontist in Vista, CA Performs Endodontic Therapy

Root canal therapy usually takes several dental visits to complete. Before any dental treatment is done, X-rays will be taken. A local anesthetic will then administered by our endodontist and a dental dam (protective sheet) put in place to ensure the surgical area remains free of saliva during the dental treatment. Next, an opening will be made in the surface of the tooth to completely remove the pulp. From there, the space will be shaped, cleaned and filled and dental cement applied on top to ensure that the root canals are completely sealed off to avoid future infection.

Once completely sealed, a temporary filling will be placed to restore functionality to the tooth prior to the permanent restoration procedure. During the final visit, a crown will be placed.

Schedule an Appointment with an Endodontist in Vista, CA

When you sense that you need endodontic therapy, schedule an appointment with an endodontist from North County Dental Care. To learn more about our dental services and to schedule this appointment, call our Vista, California office at (760) 940-4266.