Endodontics
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in saving teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. The term “root canal” comes from cleaning of the canals inside a tooth’s root. Decades ago, root canal treatments often were painful.
What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. When one undergoes a root canal, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that relieves pain caused by an infected or abscessed tooth. During a root canal procedure, the inflamed pulp is removed. The inner surfaces of the tooth are then cleaned and disinfected and a filling is placed to seal the space.
Advantages of Root Canal Treatment
- Prevent infection from spreading to other teeth.
- Ease the symptoms associated with an infected tooth.
- Reduce the risk of jawbone damage.
- Eliminate the need for tooth extraction.
Root Canal Process
Before beginning your root canal, your healthcare provider will take dental X-rays of the affected tooth. This helps determine the extent of damage and ensures that root canal therapy is the appropriate treatment option. Here are the steps that will be completed during your root canal procedure:
- Anesthesia. First, local anesthesia is given to numb the infected tooth and the surrounding gums. There are also medications used in dentistry to help you relax, such as nitrous oxide, oral sedatives or intravenous (IV) sedation. Your healthcare provider may recommend sedation if you struggle with dental anxiety.
- Dental dam placement. Before beginning root canal treatment, a small rubber dam is placed over the area. This isolates the tooth and keeps it dry during the procedure.
- Access hole. Next, a small opening is made in the crown of the tooth to access the pulp.
- Pulp removal. Tiny dental instruments are used to remove the nerves, blood vessels and tissues inside the tooth.
- Shaping the canals. Once the pulp is removed, the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, disinfected and shaped.
- Filling the canals. The empty canals are then filled with a flexible, rubbery dental material called gutta-percha.
- Sealing the tooth. Next, a temporary dental filling is placed to seal the tooth and prevent bacteria from re-entering.
- Placing the final restoration. In most cases, you’ll need a dental crown to protect the treated tooth and restore your bite. Crowns are custom-made, and fabrication usually takes two to three weeks. When your crown is ready, the temporary filling is removed and the permanent crown is placed. In some instances, you may be able to receive a crown during the same appointment.
Root Canal Symptoms
Root canal complications can occur in some cases. This is especially true if your tooth is too damaged for this type of treatment. Failed root canal symptoms include:
- Pain.
- Swollen gums.
- Pus or drainage.
- Tooth discoloration.
- Pimple or boil on the gums.
- Sinus problems.
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Smile Designing
What is Smile Designing ?
Smile design is a cosmetic dental procedure that corrects teeth imperfections and restores your dental health and appearance. It involves a customized treatment and long-lasting results for a straighter, whiter, and natural-looking smile.
Smile design treatment is a cosmetic treatment that focuses on improving the appearance of your smile through specific procedures such as dental veneers, composite bonding, teeth whitening and tooth implants. People suffering from dental problems like tooth decay, loose teeth, stains and bacterial plaque usually opt for this makeover treatment. Some of the factors considered for this treatment include: facial appearance and skin color, gums and lips.
Benefits of a Smile Design
A smile designer revitalizes your smile in a longer lasting way than Botox or other temporary measures. A smile design is an overall important investment in your overall appearance.
Age decreases our smile due to wear, chipping and discoloration. This can happen gradually and can be very embarrassing. Smile enhancement can get you smiling again.
Process of Smile Designing
- In the first step a consultation is arranged with the doctor to make sure we understand your cosmetic dental goals and develop a treatment plan to resolve your underlying dental problems.
- Patients are encouraged to bring with them photos of when they were younger or photos of their favourite smile in order to understand their needs and expectations better.
- The treatment is planned so as to minimize the number of appointments and to make sure your smile is completed in time for your special social function or occasion.
- All other dental diseases are treated first including dental hygiene issues.
- No two cases are alike and hence our doctors create a customized smile especially for you.
The procedure involved in Smile Designing is simple.
Firstly, the dentist will consider tooth recontouring to even out the smile. He may replace old crowns with the new type of full porcelain crowns.
In most cases, the dentist will take an impression of the patient’s teeth and set models. Later, he will perform the changes on the models in wax. Then he will discuss the reluctant changes made.
To change the contour or shade of the teeth, he may suggest porcelain veneers. After that he will look at the required changes to get a balanced symmetrical appearance.
When the teeth get decayed, the dentist suggests implants. A dental implant procedure is a better choice for further dental treatment.
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