Introduction to Endodontics

Your teeth are made up of many different parts, including the enamel on the outside, the dentin in the middle and the pulp at the center of your tooth. The dental pulp is made up of nerves and blood vessels and other living cells that provide your tooth with important nutrients. The healthy dental pulp is essential to keeping the rest of the tooth healthy. If the pulp in your tooth is damaged, you may experience pain in your mouth, and your tooth may be vulnerable to decay and other problems.

Endodontics is a dental specialty that focuses on the health of the dental pulp. While there are treatments available that can replace an extracted tooth, no replacement will ever be equal to your original tooth. In order to save an original tooth, it is essential to keep the dental pulp healthy. If the dental pulp gets infected, it can cause serious problems. The most common endodontic procedure is a root canal. This treatment removes infected pulp so that the infection doesn’t lead to further problems and tooth decay. Once the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is cleaned and disinfected. Then it is filled and sealed to protect the inside layer of the tooth.

At Contemporary Endodontics, saving the original tooth is a high priority with our team. Keeping your original tooth gives you the most natural appearance, makes chewing easier, keeps normal sensations when you bite and protects surrounding teeth from excess wear and strain. If you want to save your original tooth, it is wise to seek out an endodontist.

1. Endodontists have the Experience! – Typically most Endodontists perform more than 25 root canal treatments per week. Most general dentists perform less than 2.
2. Endodontists are Efficient – Because we specialize in Endodontics, our Endodontists are efficient and precise. This mean more positive experiences and faster healing.
3. Endodontists are Available – Our Endodontists have tremendous flexibility in accommodating patients experiencing emergencies. This way treatment delays are kept to a minimum and you can get pain relief quickly!
4. Endodontists use Advanced Technology – We use advanced technology such as microscopes, digital imaging ultrasonic instruments and fiber optics. This way we can treat our patients quickly and comfortably.

Like a normal dentist, an endodontist has years of experience and schooling, but an endodontist has extra training and schooling. An endodontist also usually performs many more root canals than a traditional dentist. This means that an endodontist has experience and expertise that you won’t get somewhere else.