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When decay is likely to damage or has already killed a tooth, root canal therapy is needed. During a root canal, your dentist removes the pulp from the center of a tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent the development of a painful infection in the pulp that could potentially spread to other teeth. A root canal can also treat an infection that has developed into an abscessed tooth, which can relieve toothaches, stop infection, and promote healing. There are various types of surgical operating microscopes that are used for different applications, including root canal therapy. Operating microscopes aid in diagnosis and treatment of your teeth. While magnification, in general, undoubtedly offers many benefits to both the dentist and patient, dental operating microscopes offer increased visualization, digital documentation capabilities, and improved function between dentist and equipment. What are Operating Microscopes? Operating microscopes offer precise ergonomics for your dentist in Pasadena, because not only do they enable him to see more clearly, but they also allow your dentist to sit in a comfortable, upright position. Improved ergonomics results in increased operator efficiency by enabling your dentist to practice for longer periods of time, allowing for more dentistry to be completed in fewer visits. By utilizing a dental operating microscope with every root canal therapy performed, it offers a magnified and, therefore, more precise approach to your treatment, comfort and outcome. The operating microscope aids in the location of hidden canals, negotiation of calcified canals, diagnosis and treatment of cracks/fractures, and in the placement of restorative materials. Every aspect of root canal therapy is improved through the use of microscopy. Root Canal Therapy: The Basics Your tooth is made up of a hard protective shell called enamel, a softer middle layer called dentin and a soft tissue inner layer called dental pulp. Composed of nerve tissue, lymph tissue and blood vessels, the dental pulp is considered a vital part of your tooth. If your dental pulp is severely damaged, the tooth begins to die. Root canal therapy is often the best treatment to prevent and eliminate infection, preventing tooth loss. Signs you might need a root canal include: * Minimal to severe pain
* Tooth discoloration
* Swelling and irritation in the surrounding gum tissue
* Signs of infection visible on a radiograph Root canal therapy allows dentists to save your teeth in the safest way possible and is used to find the cause and treat the problems of the dental pulp. The narrow channels beneath the pulp chamber in the inner part of your tooth are hollowed out and cleaned through root canal therapy and the roots are filled with materials that are designed to prevent pain and infection from recurring. At the initial onset of any pain or discomfort with your teeth, consult your Pasadena dentist to discuss your treatment options. Your dentist in Pasadena can advise you on whether root canal therapy can help stop your pain and treat the infection.
Since 1970 Dr. H. Robert Stender, cosmetic dentist in Pasadena, has been offering comprehensive family-oriented dentistry. Specializing in all phases of dental care and treatment, including Pasadena Invisalign, sleep apnea, veneers and CEREC, Dr. Stender is dedicated to enhancing the smiles of every patient he serves.
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