Endodontic Treatments

Endodontic treatments, like root canal therapy, correct issues affecting the tooth pulp –– a soft material inside your teeth. At Club Atlantis Dental in Miami Beach, Florida, Mayra Lopez, DDS, and the team offer various endodontic treatments, including root canals, root canal retreatment, and apicoectomy. Call Club Atlantis Dental today to explore the benefits of endodontic treatments, or book your appointment online.

What are endodontic treatments?

Endodontic treatments are designed to save your natural teeth. More specifically, endodontics is a dental subspecialty that addresses issues with your tooth pulp or tooth roots. 

Tooth pulp is inside each of your teeth. It has nerves and blood vessels but isn’t necessary for a tooth’s survival. If your tooth pulp gets damaged or becomes infected, endodontic treatment can stop the pain and prevent the need for an extraction.

Your tooth roots hold your teeth in their sockets. If your roots become damaged or compromised, an endodontist can replace them with dental implants. 

Are there different types of endodontic treatments?

The Club Atlantis Dental Team offers several types of endodontic treatment, including:

Root canal therapy

Root canal therapy removes infected or inflamed pulp from the center of a severely damaged or decaying tooth.

After removing the pulp, your Club Atlantis Dental provider cleans your tooth, fills it with a material called gutta-percha, and covers it with a crown. The crown restores your tooth’s shape and size, preventing further damage.

Root canal retreatment

Your teeth have multiple root canals. These channels are very small and often harbor bacteria. If your tooth continues hurting after root canal treatment, your provider might recommend a retreatment procedure. That involves removing the gutta-percha from inside your tooth and re-sanitizing your root canals.

Apicoectomy

Your dentist recommends apicoectomy if you have an infected tooth root. During an apicoectomy, your Club Atlantis Dental provider removes your tooth’s root tip and cleans the surrounding tissue. Like root canal therapy, apicoectomy preserves your natural tooth, preventing the need for an extraction.

Dental implant placement

The Club Atlantis Dental team recommends dental implant placement if you’re missing some or all of your natural teeth. Dental implants replace your natural tooth roots with small metal screws. The implants fuse with your jaw or alveolar bone, providing a base for crowns, bridges, or implant-retained dentures.

Depending on your needs, the team might complete several endodontic treatments during the same visit.

How do I prepare for endodontic treatment?

Endodontic treatments don’t require special preparation. Get a good night’s sleep before your procedure and brush your teeth before visiting the office. Most endodontic procedures occur under anesthesia, so you might need a friend or family member to drive you home afterward.

Call Club Atlantis Dental today to see if you can benefit from endodontic treatments, or book your appointment online.