With a traditional root canal, we open an infected tooth and remove what’s inside, before adding a filling and capping a tooth with a lifelike crown. But for some patients, the infection may leave the interior of the tooth weakened and unable to support the filling and crown. In these cases, your El Paso, TX,… Read more »
Should you have an infected tooth, this could mean you need treatment with a root canal. But what if you don’t have enough tooth structure to adequately support a crown? In these situations, you may need a little more than a traditional root canal. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentist talks about the… Read more »
When a dental infection weakens your tooth and it cannot support a restoration, then you may need a unique procedure to strengthen the tooth. With Post and Core treatment, we can ensure your tooth can support root canal treatment, so your team at Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX, can treat infection and prevent painful symptoms and… Read more »
Dental injuries create sudden and often serious concerns for the people they affect. A smile that was healthy and attractive can suddenly have the kinds of cosmetic and oral health issues that require treatment as soon as possible. One concern is that an injury will lead to tooth loss, as the tooth could be loose… Read more »
The placement of a dental crown often takes place to complete restorative work on an unhealthy tooth. The coverage can ensure that you have cosmetic and functional support, but you still maintain your complete smile, which can better preserve your bite, confidence, and well-being. However, when there are issues that interfere with this approach, it… Read more »
How difficult will it be to save your broken tooth? There are several reasons why a dental injury might lead to tooth loss. One concern is that structural damage will make it difficult for you to support a dental crown. Without that support, there is not a way to prevent further difficulties or restore your… Read more »
Dental work that addresses tooth decay or physical trauma can end with the placement of a permanent restoration in many circumstances. However, there are issues that sometimes puts a patient at risk of losing a tooth. While a general practice may recommend extraction in these situations, your El Paso, TX endodontist can recommend alternative forms… Read more »
Certain oral health threats can leave you at risk for losing your tooth. A serious infection or problem affecting your roots can be difficult for a general dentist to treat effectively, which is why they may suggest extraction and replacement with a prosthetic for your treatment. At our El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office, we… Read more »
What kinds of problems lead to tooth loss? Gum disease, severe dental decay, and physical trauma can all lead to this problem. Even if you have work done in time to save a vulnerable tooth, you can be at risk for this if there is too much damage to the portion of your tooth above… Read more »
Are you worried that your tooth needs to be removed because it cannot support a dental crown? Restorations need some measure of stability from the teeth they protect. A severe cavity or physical trauma can damage enough of the tooth above the gum line to make that support unavailable. Rather than simply accept that there… Read more »
With a traditional root canal, we open an infected tooth and remove what’s inside, before adding a filling and capping a tooth with a lifelike crown. But for some patients,…
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When you develop a serious infection that is located in the roots of a tooth, you may need more than a traditional root canal. A surgical procedure known as a…
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When you have received a root canal and, in the months to come, your tooth begins to hurt again, you need to seek treatment to avoid worsening pain or even…
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