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Root Canals
When a dental cavity becomes so large that it reaches the tooth's root, a root canal is often necessary to keep your tooth from being extracted. Thanks to recent root canal technology, this virtually pain-free procedure can be done in just one visit, with minimal recovery time. While most dentists can perform root canals, the special skills of an endodontist are sometimes needed for more complicated dental procedures. |
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ApicoectomyThe goal of a root canal treatment is to save your tooth. But when that doesn't work, your dentist may recommend an apicoectomy to remove a diseased tooth root.
Endodontic RetreatmentDentists have been treating inner-tooth disease with root canal therapy for years. But five percent are ineffective and require an endodontic retreatment. Find out why.
Molar EndodonticsThink of molar endodontics as root canal therapy for your molar teeth -- the ones in the back of your mouth that are used for chewing. Find out what's involved in molar endodontics.
Pulp CappingWhen your tooth's pulp chamber becomes infected a root canal is often necessary, but not always inevitable. Pulp capping can also be used to prevent further damage.
Root CanalsRoot canals have some nerve; that's why it's important to protect them with root canal therapy. Fortunately, modern root canal treatments are now virtually pain-free!
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