Problems with a cavity will reach a point where tooth loss is a concern. By consistently going in for regular exams, you can receive helpful warnings about decay before there are complications. Unfortunately, a cavity that you ignore can grow too serious for treatment with a dental filling, and can even reach a point where a root canal is not capable of fully restoring its health. Decay at this stage can result in recommendations to undergo a tooth extraction. However, your endodontist can perform an evaluation and see what can be done to resolve the issue and save your tooth.
After evaluating your tooth, we can determine what treatment options are still open to you. Our office uses imaging technology, including microscopes, to fully evaluate someone’s oral health situation. Once we identify what needs to be done, we can recommend care that will stop decay from doing any more harm to your tooth structure. We even have the option of performing oral surgery so that we can access an area that is difficult to access otherwise.
You may need to see your endodontist for something other than advanced decay. Physical trauma can make you vulnerable to tooth loss, either because of an infection that develops or because physical harm to your enamel makes the placement of a dental crown difficult. In this situation, we can review your options, which include Post And Core or Core Buildup treatment to properly support a restoration.
A severe cavity is not something to take lightly, but it does not have to be something that calls for your tooth to be extracted and replaced. By visiting an endodontist and exploring your treatment options, you can preserve your full smile while still fully addressing a problem with a severe cavity. To find out more about how we can help you, contact Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!
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