When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Jefferson City dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is frequently the only way to save the tooth.
During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material.
The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final steps are the core build-up and crown.
At Jefferson City Dental Care, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function trouble-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
I am Dr. Justin Johnson, DDS, of Jefferson City Dental Care. I have been practicing dentistry since 2008. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy at Jefferson City Dental Care in Jefferson City has a very high success rate.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is important to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can advance to a point where the tooth cannot be saved.
Is it time for an intensive dental exam? Call our office at 573-634-2400.
Contact Jefferson City Dental Care:
573-634-2400
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3551 Amazonas
Jefferson City, MO
65109
