Endodontics

What Does an Endodontic Dentist Do?

Endodontic dentists go a little deeper than surface level when it comes to treating cavities. The soft center of the tooth, the pulp, can get infected if decay is able to penetrate the dentin and affect the inner tissues and nerves.

Infected teeth cause a range of symptoms, including:

  • Severe pain and sensitivity
  • Swelling and difficulty swallowing
  • Excessive bleeding and salty, foul-smelling liquid

If infection has advanced to this degree, the best treatment is generally to remove the infected tissue and replace it with a dense filling material (a pulpectomy and root canal). Don’t wait to see a dentist with these symptoms. Our emergency dentist can perform a same-day root canal and prescribe medication to help you recover as painlessly as possible.

How We Use Advanced Technology to Treat Patients

X-rays have been a staple in dentistry for many years, and that’s not going to change any time soon. Taking X-rays helps our dentists see inside the tooth to make sure all areas of infection and decay have been treated during a root canal. Now, we have a tool that can help us diagnose and treat problems in addition to an X-ray.

The iTero intraoral scanner gives dentists an up-close look at your teeth and gums using lasers and a high-resolution camera. With absolutely zero radiation, we can detect issues with your teeth and gums that will inform our treatment plan. Once your tooth has been treated or extracted, we can also use our scans to design a custom-fitted dental crown or restoration.

Services We Provide at Greene Street Dental

When it comes to the inner workings of your teeth, our endodontic team has the experience and knowledge to treat your symptoms. We use advanced digital imaging technology to get a better idea of what’s going on inside your tooth. When we detect decay, root damage, or infection, we have the tools and expertise to save your tooth and manage your pain. Here are some of the services we provide to treat badly decayed and infected teeth.

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