When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, gum disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled dentist or endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is ordinarily the only way to save the tooth.
During a root canal procedure (or endodontic treatment), the soft tissue in the root of the tooth is taken out. This tissue contains veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. Once the roots are removed and widened, they are filled with a special rubber material.
The root canal is only the initial step in the complete tooth restoration. After the root canal, without a crown, the tooth will become dry and brittle. The concluding processes are the core build-up and crown.
At Beveridge Dental, we construct strong, natural-looking crowns that blend flawlessly with the surrounding teeth. With proper oral hygiene and semiannual visits to your dentist, a tooth with a filled root can often function problem-free for the rest of a patient’s life.
I am Doctor Stephen Beveridge, DDS, of Beveridge Dental. I have been practicing dentistry since 1967. During that time I have seen hundreds of teeth saved by this effective dental procedure. Root canal therapy has a very high success rate.
Because teeth with infected pulp tissue often do not generate symptoms, it is critical to have regular dental examinations. I can determine which (if any) teeth have infected roots. If the infection in the soft pulp tissue is left untreated, it can move up to a point where the tooth cannot be saved.
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408-267-2303
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Beveridge Dental
3535 Ross Ave Ste 300
San Jose, CA 95124
