Endodontic Treatment | Emerson Dental Associates
Years and years ago, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you’d probably lose that tooth. However, with Endodontic treatment performed at our Emerson, NJ office you can save that tooth. Endodontics is a specialist sub-field of dentistry that focuses on the pulp of the tooth and the tissue around it. This field focuses on the inside of the teeth, which is where the tooth is actually living and must be treated accordingly. Endodontists are familiar with how to stabilize and protect the sensitive and important innards of your teeth. Through root canals and other procedures, Endodontists at Emerson Dental Associates can extend the life of or heal hurt or decaying teeth, thus giving you a healthier mouth.
Learn Your Tooth Anatomy | Emerson Dental
When you look at your teeth in the mirror, you see the crown. The remainder of your tooth, the portion beneath the gum line, is the root. The outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin and the inside channel, or “root canal” is a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. The “root canal” is responsible for forming the surrounding dentin and enamel during tooth development.
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. This results most commonly from deep cavities called caries, repeated dental procedures, cracks or chips. If pulp inflammation or infection goes untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
You may need Endodontic treatment if you experience:
- Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
- Discoloration of the tooth
- Swelling or tenderness of the tooth
- Swelling or tenderness of adjacent gums
Endodontic treatment helps save your tooth by removing the diseased portion of the tooth, in this case, the pulp. Additionally, it prevents further infection because an Endodontist will carefully clean and shape the canal system and then permanently sealing the prepared space. The outer surface is then sealed with a temporary restoration, however, a permanent restoration must be placed to protect your tooth against fracture and recontamination.
An Endodontist is a dentist that has undergone a minimum of two years of additional postgraduate training, which allows them to deal with diseases of the dental pulp and supporting structures, as well as diagnose facial pain and related problems. The Endodontic specialists at Emerson Dental Associates aim to save the patient’s natural teeth by restoring dental health and function.
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110 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 2A
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 693-4830