Root Canal Treatment in Monument

Saving Your Natural Teeth

Our comprehensive approach to dentistry reaches far beyond the mere surface of your teeth. When dental complications breach down into your inner root structure, the expertise of an endodontist is consulted. Here at Woodmoor Family Dentistry, we have a board-certified root canal specialist on staff to provide effective root canal therapy. You can rest assured that you’re in good hands with our formally trained endodontic specialist because the dental pulp and root tissues are all that they focus on.

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The Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

Some of the benefits of choosing root canal therapy as your treatment option include:

• Preservation of natural teeth – The main goal of the procedure is to save your tooth from requiring further treatment or possible extraction. Once the procedure is completed, any surgical incisions are seamlessly sutured and the tooth will begin to improve in terms of its condition and function.

• Preventing the spread of infection – By removing the harmful bacteria within the dental pulp, root canal therapy can help stop the spread of infection to adjacent teeth surrounding the affected region.

• Prevention of Jawbone Degeneration – When an early diagnosis and treatment is provided, a root canal therapy can stop damaging bacteria from reaching the jawbone and eating away at the structure.

• Visually Appealing Results – Once a tooth has undergone root canal therapy, it must be protected and strengthened with a dental crown or filling. This end result can help enhance the appearance of your smile

• Improvement of Overall Health – Infection that permeates into the bloodstream leaves a person at risk of developing life-threatening medical conditions such as heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases, and diabetes, making this root canal treatment somewhat of a life-saver.

The Root Canal Procedure

Inside each tooth, beneath the hard enamel layer, is an inner layer known as dentin. Within this layer lies the soft tissues of the dental pulp, itself consisting of blood vessels, dental nerves, and connective tissues that branch down into each tooth’s root and through its canals, and terminating at the apex of the tooth. Sometimes these roots can become inflamed and even infected, causing bad toothaches. When this happens, the common procedure to correct the problem and save the tooth is known as root canal therapy. During a root canal, the infected tissue in the root is removed and is filled with a bio-compatible replacement substance, healing the tooth.

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