Root Canals
Root Canal Tooth Restoration
Only the surface of our teeth is made of enamel. The inside of the tooth contains a soft pulp tissue that contains the blood vessels & nerves that keep the tooth functioning healthily. However when teeth get cracked, chipped, or develop deep decay, the pulp can become inflamed or infected, causing significant tooth pain or swelling. Without treatment, the tooth may have to be removed. However tooth removal can cause additional problems, such as the shifting of teeth around the removed tooth, which can make eating or chewing more difficult.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal
therapy can restore the tooth and is often less expensive than tooth replacement. The tooth is first anesthetized, and then the pulp is removed from the pulp chamber. The root canal area is cleaned, shaped, and then filled with a material to seal the chamber. A temporary filling is placed for approximately 4-6 weeks, after which it is usually recommended that the tooth be crowned to restore the tooth form and function, and to prevent further breakdown of the tooth.
If you have been suffering with broken, cracked, or deeply decayed teeth or tooth pain, please contact us at 207-947-0717. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.