Saving Teeth With Root Canals

When a tooth is threatened by acute decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled 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 usually the only way to save it.

During a root canal  (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is taken out. 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 primary step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final procedures are the core build-up and crown.

At Summer Dental we have strong, natural-looking crowns that blend with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular checkups and cleanings, a tooth with a filled root can often function trouble-free for the rest of a patient’s life.

Summer Dental in Las Vegas provides root canals, general and cosmetic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Schedule an appointment with us today.

Contact Summer Dental – Kids|Adults|Braces:

702-852-2829

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10965 Lavender Hill Dr., #120
Las Vegas, Nevada
89135