Performing An Apicoectomy To Save A Tooth

There are situations where even a root canal will not give your dentist access to the “root” of a problem with your tooth. At this point, what can you do to restore its health and avoid a treatment that involves extraction and replacement? At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we can provide different advanced services to address problems that are difficult to access. One way we can help is by performing an apicoectomy. This will see your endodontist carefully access the roots of a tooth in order to remove its end and place a filling to protect the tooth. By tending to an issue that affects a root, we can put a stop to a serious problem without resorting to an extraction!

You May Need A More Involved Procedure To Save A Tooth

Through root canal therapy, many serious oral health problems can be addressed. This procedure deals with issues that affect the pulp, the central chamber of your tooth structure where living tissues are housed. However, in some cases, problems affect areas that are not accessible even through this procedure. For example, we may need to take care of a problem with the roots themselves. Without tending to these issues, you can experience worsening discomfort, and you can lose your tooth!

Addressing Problems With Teeth Roots

Through an apicoectomy, your El Paso endodontist can deal with a problem that is only accessible through oral surgery. Your roots will be carefully revealed so that a problem can be directly addressed. By removing an infected or damaged tip and replacing it with a filling, we can bring an end to discomfort and cease your concerns about your smile becoming incomplete.

We Can Make Sure An Unhealthy Tooth Is Fully Restored

There are situations where seeing an endodontist can make the difference between restoring and replacing an unhealthy tooth. When you arrive at our practice, we can determine what kind of help you require through a detailed diagnostic review. We rely on advanced imaging technology, including microscopes, to determine what kind of services are needed to keep your smile intact. We can also help when a tooth is in poor condition and not able to hold a dental crown after work is completed.

Talk To Your El Paso, TX Endodontist About Scheduling An Apicoectomy

An apicoectomy is capable of saving a tooth at risk of being lost or replaced due to problems in difficult to reach areas. When this procedure is performed, we can remove and restore a root to stop an infection or injury from creating further problems with your well-being. If you wish to learn more about this or any other procedure that we might provide, please contact Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!