Endodontic Treatment Near You
Endodontics is a specialization within the dental field that focuses on the inside of your teeth. This type of dentistry is all about saving teeth that are damaged, infected, or in pain while ensuring they function as they should.Â
We are happy to offer this form of care at our local dental practice. For more information, feel free to set up an introductory appointment with one of our dentists near you.Â
What Does Endodontics Include?
This unique type of oral health care encompasses several different procedures designed to improve the function of patient smiles by carefully tending to the interior of each tooth. Inside each one is a soft, delicate mass called the pulp, filled with nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
In many cases, when a tooth is subjected to a severe infection or injury, dentists work to save the tooth by performing a root canal, the most common endodontic procedure, as opposed to simply removing it. Modern techniques and technology have significantly increased the success of this treatment. A root canal involves removing every bit of the unhealthy pulp, cleaning the chamber in the centre of the tooth where it resides, and then sealing it with gutta-percha (a biocompatible substance) to prevent future problems.
Patients will experience immediate relief once the treatment concludes.Â
Signs You Might Need Treatment
- Persistent Tooth Pain: Especially when chewing or biting.
- Sensitivity to Hot or Cold: If it lingers long after the food or drink is gone.
- Swelling or Tenderness: Around the gums near a specific tooth.
- Trauma to a Tooth: If your tooth gets chipped, cracked, or injured.
- Deep Decay: That reaches the pulp of your tooth.
Have Questions? We Can Help
Ultimately, endodontics is all about diagnosing, treating, and saving the inner parts of your teeth. Here at Mill Bay Dental Health, our skilled team is at your disposal. We look forward to collaborating with you and helping you get your smile back on the right track. Whatever form of restorative care you require, from dental implants to endodontic treatment near you, we can provide.Â
Please call or fill out the online form to book a consultation with us today.
