Root Canals
This Endodontic Therapy involves removing the nerve of the tooth, thoroughly disinfecting the site and filling it with a permanent material.
All cases of Root Canal Therapy require a Build up and Crown to protect the damaged tooth after infection has been removed.
*In rare cases of complications, patients may be refereed to a specialist for re-treatment of the canal.
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Length of Procedure: 1 ½ hour Number of Visits: 1-2 Anesthesia: Yes Duration of Results: many years depending on Oral Hygiene Recovery Time: 1 hour |
Sealants prevent common cavities that appear in the grooves of molars and premolars.
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Tooth decay can cause an abscessed (infected) tooth. |
An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber. |
The nerve is removed, and the root canals are cleaned and shaped. |
The root canals and pulp chamber are filled with a permanent material and the crown of the tooth is restored. |