Peter S Ceravolo DDS

Have you recently injured your tooth? You could have damage to the soft tissue in the root. An endodontist can help determine the extent of the injury to the root.

If you have sustained significant trauma to one or more of your teeth, there is a risk that the pulp inside your tooth can be affected or actually die as a result of the trauma. Even if your tooth isn’t chipped or dislodged, schedule an appointment to have any tooth examined that’s undergone a significant trauma.

Are you in need of a root canal? Endodontists perform on average about 25 root canals a week, while general dentists perform just two, according to the American Association of Endodontics.

Nearly 9 out of 10 people who have root canals performed by endodontists say they are satisfied with the treatment, according to a survey by the American Association of Endodontists.

There are several ways that the pulp inside a tooth’s root can become infected. A common one is a deep cavity that goes untreated. Infection can also result from a crack in the tooth or trauma that allows harmful bacteria to get into the tooth itself.

Did you know that root canal therapy performed by an endodontist is virtually pain free? In fact, with advancements in the area of endodontics and new techniques in anesthesia, endodontic treatments are associated with very little if any pain.

A root canal procedure removes what dentists call dental pulp. What exactly is dental pulp? It is the soft tissue that resides in the center of the tooth below your gum line. It contains the tooth’s nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue.

The root canal is actually the space within the tooth that contains the soft tissue, known as the pulp. It is composed of nerves, blood vessels, and fibrous tissue. Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected.

One of the best things you can do to prevent the need for root canals in the future is to be diligent about flossing every day. The area between teeth is where the majority of plaque that leads to dental problems originates.

Did you know that an injury to your tooth can cause pulp damage even if there are no apparent chips or cracks? It’s important to see your dentist after an injury, as untreated pulp tissue issues can lead to pain or eventually cause an abscess.

In a post root canal procedure known as an apicoectomy, an endodontist opens the gum tissue near the root of an infected tooth and removes the infection. He also removes the root so as to prevent future infection. A small filling is placed in the root as well as some sutures to help the tissue to heal.

While it may seem like there’s no reason to worry about saving kids’ baby teeth when the pulp is infected, the truth is that baby teeth serve as very important guides for the permanent teeth. Root canals on baby teeth are sometimes the best option for future dental health.

If you grind your teeth, it’s important to correct the condition as soon as possible. Chronic teeth grinding can eventually lead to fracturing, loosening, cracking, and even loss of teeth.