Cracked teeth
Evaluation of the crack, symptoms, and remaining tooth structure to determine whether the tooth can be predictably preserved.
Inside the tooth
Relieve infection while working to preserve the natural tooth.
Endodontic treatment addresses the pulp and root-canal system inside a tooth that has been damaged by deep decay, a crack, repeated treatment, or injury.
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Root canal treatment is designed to save a tooth.
The pulp inside a tooth can become inflamed or infected because of a deep cavity, a crack or fracture, repeated dental procedures, or trauma. Symptoms may include lingering sensitivity, pain when chewing, swelling, or discoloration, but diagnosis requires an examination and appropriate imaging.
During root canal treatment, the affected tissue is removed, the canals are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth is restored. The exact number of visits and final restoration depend on the tooth and the clinical situation.
Endodontic topics listed by the practice
Root canal therapy
Cleaning and sealing the internal canal system of a tooth affected by severe damage, decay, or infection.
Root canal retreatment
A second treatment may be considered when a previously treated tooth does not heal as expected or develops a new problem.
Advanced root procedures
Selected cases may require specialist procedures involving a root or the area around its tip.
Detailed treatment guides
Learn what each option is designed to do.
Explore general information about evaluation, treatment, and the questions worth discussing at your visit.
Cracked Teeth Early evaluation helps determine where a crack extends, whether the pulp is affected, and whether the tooth can be predictably preserved. Root Amputation Root amputation is a specialized procedure that removes one compromised root while retaining the rest of a carefully selected tooth. Root Canal Therapy Root canal therapy cleans, fills, and seals the internal canal system of a tooth that can still be restored and maintained. Root Canal Retreatment Retreatment removes the earlier root-canal filling so the canal system can be examined, cleaned again, and resealed when preserving the tooth remains a reasonable goal.
A more useful conversation
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Severe or lingering tooth pain
Swelling, drainage, or tenderness
A cracked, injured, or darkening tooth
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An endodontist is a dentist with advanced specialty training in root canal care. Depending on complexity, treatment may be completed by a general dentist or referred to an endodontist.
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