The dental procedure carried out by endodontists is referred to as root canal therapy. The primary purpose of a root canal is to treat infected pulp through this dental procedure that helps restore the health of the affected tooth thus avoiding extraction. You will save your natural teeth after undergoing a single treatment with the necessity of dental implants or bridges.
Each tooth contains a living part called pulp, which comprises blood vessels that help form and shape the tooth during its growth. However, the pulp may become injured or infected from the abovementioned causes like trauma to teeth, extensive decay, cracks, chips, and multiple dental procedures. Also, the pulp infection may be symptomatic in its presentation. The swelling or injury surrounding the tooth may be accompanied by sensitivity to pressure, temperature, or even pain in the tooth and the gums surrounding it.
Root canal treatments are best provided by endodontists, who specialize in such treatments. Having the best training in the latest therapies and procedures in endodontics, an endodontist would have a better chance of saving your natural tooth than extracting it. You need to know that entrusting your dental concerns with an endodontist will guarantee you the best care.
During the root canal treatment, our expert dental staff will take great care to remove all the infected pulp from the tooth and clean the root canal completely. Next, we will shape the canal and seal the tooth using a biocompatible material combined with a temporary filling to preserve it. We can help you feel comfortable throughout this process by administering local anesthesia, which will minimize pain and discomfort related to the treatment.
Typically, all that is required to accomplish a root canal is a single treatment session, with an excellent success rate of 90%. The patient then can drive back home and resume their normal life within an hour or so after treatment. Sometimes, we recommend having a crown placed on the treated tooth for additional reinforcement to replace its full strength and functionality.
Pain, among other mouth symptoms, must be taken to a dentist for timely treatment. The services become more effective, straightforward, and less costly when the problems are addressed earlier than if they are left to develop further. Ignoring the development of a tooth infection may escalate the pain and lead to complications. We urge you to make an appointment with us today so that we can evaluate your tooth for the possibility of an infection. We are an in-office, friendly staff for your needs.
Besides doing root canal treatments, our simple restorations include fillings, sealants, inlays and onlays, implants, bridges and crowns, oral surgery procedures, custom dentures, and after-hour services. We have two easy-access locations in Gaithersburg and Kensington, Maryland.
Office Hours:
Gaithersburg
9126 Rothbury Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Monday – Thursday 9AM – 5PM
Fridays 9AM – 4PM
Kensington
10400 Connecticut Ave. Ste #203
Kensington, MD 20895
Mondays 9AM – 5PM
Tuesdays 9AM – 2PM
Wednesdays 9AM – 5PM
Thursdays 9AM – 5PM
Fridays 9AM – 1PM
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