When a tooth is infected, we could help your smile with a root canal. But what if the infection has left the tooth very weak and unable to support a crown? In today’s blog, your team at Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, talks about helping weakened smiles with a post and core buildup.
The Onset of Infection and the Weakening of Tooth Structure
A tooth becomes infected when harmful oral bacteria make contact with the tooth’s interior, specifically the inner pulp. This could happen due to a severe cavity or even an injury to the tooth. Without treatment, the infection could threaten the tooth’s stability and even spread to other parts of your smile. With a root canal, we have a way of stopping infection and protecting the stability of your tooth. But what happens if the infection is severe enough that the remaining tooth structure cannot support a crown afterward? In a situation like this, we could still save your tooth with a post and core buildup.
Post and Core Buildup
We could offer a post or a core buildup, or both in some cases. When the interior of the structure is too weak to support a crown, we can add a rod to the inside, known as a post, that can be used to hold the new filling we add to the tooth’s interior. This stabilizes the tooth before we attach the crown. For others, we may need to build up the interior with a special resin material, creating a new interior structure that can support a post or the crown itself. This could also be helpful if the tooth is fractured, as these injuries are more complicated than a chip or break in the tooth.
Completing Your Tooth
How do we complete your tooth following your post and core buildup? The last step is to cap the tooth with a crown, now that we know your smile can support one. The crown portion is custom-made for your bite, crafted using durable and lifelike materials, so you enjoy a natural appearance. Your tooth will also be able to handle daily bite forces and pressures with ease, avoiding further decay or infection.
If you have any questions about how we strengthen teeth with a buildup, or if you have an aching or injured tooth that needs attention, then contact our team today to discuss our endodontic treatment options. We want to save your tooth and keep your smile whole!
Call Omni Endo Offers a Post and Core Buildup
We want to help restore smiles and stop risks associated with an untreated infection. To find out more about root canal treatment options, call Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, call 915.990.3636 today.
