About
Endodontic Therapy
Maybe you've been told by your dentist you need a root canal. Maybe you’re experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity and haven’t been unable to properly chew for months. Have you suffered a dental trauma? Have you put off treatment because of dental anxiety or worry over the cost of treatment? The pain, inconvenience and cost of avoiding endodontic treatment in favor of tooth extraction or a wait-and-see approach can be easily avoided. The longer you postpone treatment the more you risk the chance to save your tooth. An endodontist, like Dr. Morant specializes in diagnosing and treating tooth pain. Call today for an appointment and our staff will answer any questions you may have. At Connecticut Endodontics our goal is to ensure all our patients are comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
Endodontic treatments
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Your natural teeth are worth saving. If you have tooth pain or need root canal treatment, learn more about the procedure here.
Endodontic Surgery
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
There’s no need to worry about surgery if your endodontist prescribes this additional measure. Advanced technologies like digital imaging and operating microscopes allow these procedures to be performed quickly, comfortably and successfully.
Retreatment
Root Canal Therapy
Retreatment
In many cases of root canal treatment, your saved tooth will last a lifetime; but not every case is cut and dry. If you've already had endodontic treatment and you're experiencing issues again, or if you've been told that a root canal procedure is no longer an option for you, know that there are endodontic treatment alternatives.
Root canal
How does endodontic treatment save the tooth?
It’s necessary to have endodontic or root canal treatment when the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes inflamed or infected as a result of deep decay, repeated dental procedures, faulty crowns or a crack or chip in the tooth. Trauma to your tooth may also cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, in can cause pain or lead to an abscess.
When you undergo a root canal or other endodontic treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection and will continue to function like any other tooth.
Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime.
What happens during root canal treatment? Learn more about this quick, comfortable procedure
There’s no need to be worried if your dentist or endodontist prescribes a root canal procedure to treat a damaged or diseased tooth. Millions of teeth are treated and saved this way each year, relieving pain and making teeth healthy again.
Inside your tooth, beneath the white enamel and a hard layer called dentin, is a soft tissue called pulp. This tissue contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue, which help grow the root of your tooth during its development. A fully developed tooth can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments, depending on the condition of your tooth and your personal circumstances. Getting a root canal is relatively painless and extremely effective. You’ll be back to smiling, biting and chewing with ease in no time.
Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:
- Efficient chewing
- Normal biting force and sensation
- Natural appearance
- Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain
Dr. Morant is a proud member the American Association of Endodontics.
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