Endodontics

Tremendous advances have been made in just the last 5 years in the science of endodontics. New techniques and instruments have been developed to make root canal treatment fast, comfortable and predictable.
Over 95 % of all root canals are successful. Most can be done in a single appointment. And there should be no pain!
When the pulp or nerve inside a tooth is injured or diseased, the tooth becomes a candidate for root canal treatment. The diseased tissue is removed, the inside of the tooth is disinfected and then sealed with a biocompatible material. The treated tooth often can still be kept for a lifetime.
The picture on the right shows how an x-ray of an abscessed tooth can look (the dark area inside the yellow circle). After a successful root canal, the bone will regenerate around the tooth and keep it in it's place