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Root Canal
Every tooth consists of three different layers. The outermost and hardest layer is enamel, and the second layer is dentin. The third is pulp, which is the cavernous space where the live tissue and nerve of each tooth is located.
Root canal treatment is the process of going inside the pulp space and removing the infected, dead tissue.
If for any reason the pulp space is exposed to the outside, the tissue becomes contaminated and eventually infected. The exposure of pulp happens…
Re-Treatments
When a root canal treatment fails, the first course of action that is usually taken is trying to re-do the root canal treatment. It is usually done by an Endodontist (root canal specialist) or an experienced general dentist.
The process is very similar to Root canal Treatment..
The difference is that besides taking any remaining infected tissue out, the doctor has to take old filling material, any posts and crowns or any other obstacle in the pulp space out to be able…
Emergency Treatment
All appointments start with a consultation exam. However, an emergency appointment can be made if you are in too much pain and can not wait to schedule a two hour appointment.
The doctor can perform a procedure which opens the tooth to remove the nerve, then packs the tooth with medication to kill infection, and finally places a temporary filling.
This procedure significantly reduces pain and starts the healing process until you are able to return to finish the root canal.
If you…
"Nowadays, root canal treatments are performed with advanced techniques and materials, making them far more comfortable and faster."- "Dr. Melvin J. Weissburg"
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