When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled Royal Oak dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is usually the only way to save the tooth.
During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is removed. This tissue contains veins, arteries and lymph vessels. Once the roots are cleaned out and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material.
The root canal is only the first step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The final steps are the core build-up and crown.
At Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry, we fabricate strong, natural-looking crowns that blend perfectly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function trouble-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
I am Dr. Steven Gustafson, DDS, of Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry. I have been practicing dentistry since 1984. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy at Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry in Royal Oak has a very high success rate.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often cause no symptoms, it is critical to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can advance to a point where the tooth cannot be saved.
Is it time for a comprehensive dental exam? Call our office at 248-541-8770.
Contact Gustafson Morningstar Dentistry:
248-541-8770
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940 E 11 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, Michigan
48067
