Reasons For A Root Canal
Many people flinch when their dentists tell them they need root canal therapy. While dentists are sympathetic to fears of pain, at Dentistry For Adults we also want you to know that root canal therapy has three purposes:
- Stop the toothache
- Prevent bacteria and pain from spreading into the jaw
- Maintain the original tooth instead of replacing it with a denture or bridge.
The root canal is actually a channel that runs from the root of the tooth, which connects to the bone, up to the top surface of the tooth. The canal contains blood vessels, nerves, and the complex cells that make up the living tissue inside the tooth. This lifeline inside the tooth is called the pulp.
When a tooth is decayed or cracked, bacteria can get to the pulp. The acid from the bacteria irritates the pulp and it becomes inflamed; it’s the same process you watch when other parts of your body become infected. When the pulp tissue becomes inflamed, it’s harder for blood to flow to the tissue, and the resulting pressure creates pain inside your tooth.
For more information about how we at Dentistry For Adults can help you with your root canal problems, call us at (972) 981-8653, we will be happy to talk with you.
Root Canal
Dr. Paul Williams
When your dentist says you need a root canal, that’s actually good news. It means the tooth can be saved, instead of being extracted.
The procedure is not painful, as you may have heard. The tooth is numbed so you won’t feel any pain, and there is little discomfort afterwards. Extracting the tooth would be less healthy and more expensive.
Repairing the root canal is the way to save the entire tooth. The other alternative is to pull the tooth entirely. However, leaving that space empty may create other problems, like making chewing and biting more difficult. Teeth may also shift their position if missing teeth are not there to hold the space.
If you decide to have the dentist pull the tooth and replace it with a denture or bridge, the cost will be significantly more than the cost of a root canal in Plano at Dentistry For Adults.
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Dental Crowns
Crowns, or caps for teeth, look and function just like natural teeth. We may recommend a crown if your tooth has enough decay that it cannot hold a filling, or if your tooth is cracked or broken and in danger of cracking down into the root if left unattended. A crown covers your tooth completely. It fits snugly at the gum and protects what remains of the natural tooth.
We may recommend a bridge be utilized to replace one or more teeth. These restorations are cemented onto the teeth and are referred to as “fixed” dentistry as opposed to a restoration of missing teeth with a removable appliance or partial denture.
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What is the dental implant process like?
The process of getting dental implants
Dr. Paul F. Williams
At Dentistry For Adults we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays.
After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.
The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
For more answers about dental implants call us at (972) 981-8653.
