If your tooth suffers from disease in the roots, it typically means it will have to be extracted, that is, unless you can find an endodontist that offers endodontic therapy. In most cases of tooth damage, the tooth can be repaired by several different restorative procedures. However, when your tooth becomes a disease and the damage spreads to the root system, it typically means the tooth will need to be extracted to prevent the disease from spreading to other teeth.
If you catch the diseased tooth early enough, though, there are treatment options that can stop the damage and save the tooth from needing to be pulled.
Your dentist may be able to save your tooth with root canal endodontic therapy. This treatment is different from other procedures because it works to save the tooth's root and prevent the disease from spreading.
How the procedure works is that your dentist will begin by expecting the tooth to determine the extent of the damage. If the tooth is damaged at the root, it will take a detailed examination to determine if the damage has spread or just how infected the root system has become.
From there, your dentist will be able to determine if root canal endodontic therapy is the right course of action for your particular tooth.
Once your dentist determines if your tooth can be saved, the procedure can begin.
Root canal therapy starts by having the dentist clean out the infected area of the tooth. They may use an oral rinse first before professional cleaning of the tooth and surrounding gums. This is to make sure the tooth and the affected root area are free of plaque or bacteria.
Once this is done, the work on the root can begin. Depending on how badly damaged the root is, the dentist may have to remove a portion of the tooth root to prevent the infection from spreading. After removing the infection portion, the dentist will further clean and disinfect the roots.
Once the remainder of the root system has been cleaned and is infected-free, the dentist will seal the area around the roots with a dental sealant that allows the area to heal while protecting it from further damage.
If the tooth itself has suffered any damage, the dentist may need to clean out the damaged part of the tooth and apply a filling to seal off the damaged part of the tooth.
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