If you have an infection in a tooth, we could help with a root canal. But if the infection is located at the tips of your tooth roots, then we could offer an apicoectomy, also known as root canal surgery or a root-end resection. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentist talks about treating severe dental infection.
When You Need More Than a Root Canal
With a dental infection, harmful bacteria have made contact with the pulp, the nerve center of your tooth. This is usually due to factors like tooth decay or an injury to the tooth. You could experience painful toothaches and sensitivity, discomfort when you bite down or chew, or even aches in the face and jaw. Our team usually conducts a root canal to gently and comfortably remove the tissues from within the tooth and replace them with a special filling. We then cap the tooth with a crown. But! If your infection is located near the tips of your root canals, then you may need a surgical alternative known as an apicoectomy.
Securing Your Comfort
We know the idea of oral surgery is one that can cause anxiety, but we always take time to ensure your comfort throughout the process. We will numb the tooth directly with a local anesthetic, and we have sedation options to help you enter a deep state of calm and relaxation through the procedure, even if you have anxiety or special needs that could complicate your ability to undergo care. We also plan the procedure in detail with digital images taken of the smile, so we can conduct the procedure with precision and accuracy.
The Apicoectomy Process
Our team will open the gums near the tip of the root, so we can access the area directly without having to go through the bulk of your tooth structure. We then open the tip and remove the infected tissues. We replace them with a special restorative filling and then seal the end of the canal. Our team then sutures the area closed, and you can return home to rest and recover. We will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a fast and effective healing period.
If you have any questions about how we conduct root canal surgery, or if you have pain in a tooth that needs attention, then please contact our office today to get started. We want to help bring relief and keep your smile full and intact with our endodontic treatment options.
Call Omni Endo for Root Canal Surgery
We want to help you enjoy better oral health and avoid the spread of infection by providing endodontic treatment. To find out more about the root-end resection, call Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, call 915.990.3636 today.
