How An Apicoectomy Saves A Tooth

There are times when oral surgery is needed to save a tooth that is in poor health. At this point, a traditional root canal may be unable to reach the source of the trouble, and that can lead a general dentist’s office to recommend an extraction. Your El Paso, TX endodontic treatment specialist can talk to you about your other options for care, which can include apicoectomy. This service will see the root ends of your tooth safely revealed so that we can tend to a problem in this area. Once completed, your care can stop the trouble that made extraction a potential concern.

A Serious Dental Problem Can Put Your Full Smile At Risk

Unfortunately, as a tooth’s health deteriorates, a problem can demand more involved care. If this happens, or if a physical injury affects you in a way that makes general dental care less effective, your dentist may recommend that you have the tooth removed so that it can be replaced. This can be a lengthy process, one that involves several procedures, and it still leaves you without your full set of teeth. Your endodontist can perform a review using advancing imaging technology to assess the condition of your tooth and recommend the right procedure to restore its well-being.

Undergoing An Apicoectomy

During an apicoectomy, we will carefully expose a tooth’s root, remove its end, and place a dental filling to keep it safe. After this is done, we can safely suture the area to encourage a faster an easier healing experience. There are several steps that we take to make sure that this process is effective, and that your comfort is prioritized. Local anesthetic can take away concerns about discomfort during your procedure. With our advanced imaging technology, we can gather clear images of the tooth structure to make sure the problem is fully resolved. After your work is done, and you have gone through the appropriate healing period, you can have your health restored and also maintain your full, natural smile!

We Offer Several Services That Can Save Your Vulnerable Tooth

Your endodontist can step in to provide treatment when a general dentist recommends a tooth extraction. We can review different options, from root canal therapy to oral surgery, to save your smile. We are also able to restore teeth that are broken and not able to hold a restoration in place. With a Post And Core or Core Buildup, we can give support to hold a restoration so that it provides quality bite support as it keeps your remaining tooth structure safe.

Talk To Your El Paso, TX Endodontist About An Apicoectomy

By providing an apicoectomy to save your tooth, we can help you avoid the processes of tooth extraction and replacement, which means you can still save your smile even when you face a serious oral health threat. To find out more, please contact Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!