Why A Cavity Sometimes Requires Endodontic Treatment

A cavity treatment can sometimes involve no more than the removal of infected tissues and the placement of a dental filling. With that said, a procedure to restore the health of a tooth affected by more severe decay can be more involved. If too much time passes and a cavity grows too large, endodontic treatment can become necessary. Root canal treatment is relied on to remove bacteria and infected tissues found within a tooth, though a severe infection could call for oral surgery. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we provide services that can restore teeth with complicated cavity troubles. With advanced imaging technology, we have the ability to thoroughly study a problem tooth and find out what needs to take place to restore it. When that treatment is complete, you can return to your dentist to have your tooth restored and protected!

Complications From Dental Decay Can Create Serious Problems

The more time a cavity has to grow, the more time it has to permanently damage your tooth. In addition to harming more of your enamel, a severe cavity can expose you to an infection. Bacteria that enter your tooth can do harm to the pulp, and even begin multiplying and spreading through the roots of a tooth. That movement and growth can make treatment harder to arrange, as damage may occur in areas that are not reachable, even with a traditional root canal procedure. Fortunately, an endodontic treatment specialist can find a means of accessing and treating a tooth so that it can be saved.

Using Root Canal Therapy To Restore A Tooth

Advanced cavities and physical injuries can both cause infections to form and negatively affect the internal health of your tooth. To deal with bacteria and damaged tissues within your pulp (the tooth’s central chamber), we can provide root canal therapy. This service will see harmful microbes and damaged tissues removed. Once this part of the procedure is complete, the pulp can be sealed, and plans can be made to have your full smile restored. When necessary, our practice is able to perform a root canal on a tooth that has already undergone treatment.

Why Oral Surgery Is Sometimes Necessary For Restoring A Tooth

It may be necessary to perform oral surgery in order to access a portion of your tooth that is in trouble. Because we have advanced imaging tools, including microscopes, that we can use to study your teeth, we can find any signs of poor health that should be addressed. One form of oral surgery that can help is an apicoectomy. The apicoectomy treatment carefully removes the end of a tooth’s root – once this occurs and needed treatments are provided, an artificial tip can be placed to support the tooth and keep it safe from infection.

Talk To Omni Endodontics About Your Cavity Troubles

Omni Endodontics is prepared to take on problems with tooth decay that a traditional dentist’s office is not able to address. If you are concerned about an advanced cavity, or if you are looking for a specialist in endodontic care, please call our practice in El Paso, TX at 915.990.3636!