When the nerve inside a tooth is damaged either by trauma or exposure due to a crack or deep decay, a patient has two options: lose the tooth to extraction or save it with a root canal. Technological advances have significantly improved the patient's experience during Rooth Canal Therapy. The dentist first removes the nerve from the canals in the root(s) of the tooth. Second, the canals are cleaned and dried. Then a material called gutta percha is placed where the nerve was to fill the canals. This prevents bacteria from entering the tooth through the canals and causing an infection. After the root canal is complete, the part of the tooth above the gum will need to be restored. Most often, a crown is recommended to help protect the tooth. |
| Root Canal Therapy |
Gorham Family Dentistry, P.A.
| X-ray of a tooth prior to Root Canal Therapy |
| X-ray of a tooth after Root Canal Therapy |