Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
Achieving optimal oral health involves taking care of the gums and bones that support the teeth as well as the teeth themselves. Periodontal (gum) disease occurs when plaque and calculus (tartar) collect on the teeth and gums and can result in the loss of teeth. Periodontal disease has also been linked to more serious health problems, including pregnancy complications, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Signs of periodontal disease include:
- Gums that bleed easily and/or are red
- Loose teeth
- Receding gums
- Persistent bad breath
- Changes in the bite or position of the teeth
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is often recommended when a cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth. In some cases, trauma to the tooth or deep dental restorations cause the tooth’s nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs, the pulp becomes infected, and will begin eating away at the surrounding jawbone (this is known as an abscess). By the time the pulp has been infected it must be treated by a professional dentist because it cannot heal on its own. Those who experience sensitivity to sweets or hot/cold, swelling, pain, and/or a bad taste in the mouth may have an infected tooth pulp.
While there typically are symptoms related to an infected pulp, it is possible that no symptoms will emerge, which means the person is completely unaware of any problem until they visit the dentist. At that point, a root canal is performed using the latest equipment to clean out the infected tooth pulp and disinfect the tooth’s canals. Once the infection has been resolved, the canals are filled with a special dental material to prevent any further infection. Our dentists usually recommend placing a dental crown following root canal therapy to ensure that the tooth is protected and functionally sound. To learn more about root canal treatment or restorative dentistry, we invite you to contact us.
Root canal treatment is often recommended when a cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth. In some cases, trauma to the tooth or deep dental restorations cause the tooth’s nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs, the pulp becomes infected, and will begin eating away at the surrounding jawbone (this is known as an abscess). By the time the pulp has been infected it must be treated by a professional dentist because it cannot heal on its own. Those who experience sensitivity to sweets or hot/cold, swelling, pain, and/or a bad taste in the mouth may have an infected tooth pulp.
While there typically are symptoms related to an infected pulp, it is possible that no symptoms will emerge, which means the person is completely unaware of any problem until they visit the dentist. At that point, a root canal is performed using the latest equipment to clean out the infected tooth pulp and disinfect the tooth’s canals. Once the infection has been resolved, the canals are filled with a special dental material to prevent any further infection. Our dentists usually recommend placing a dental crown following root canal therapy to ensure that the tooth is protected and functionally sound. To learn more about root canal treatment or restorative dentistry, we invite you to contact us.