Endodontics
Root canal treatment is sometimes the best solution for a tooth that has suffered severe decay, infection, or injury. Our dentist, uses extensive skill and experience to safely treat the infected tooth pulp and restore your tooth to its full function and appearance. It is recommended when the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. This may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction.
To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentist will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, disinfect the tooth, and fill it with a permanent medicated material. We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office. Our dentist will work hard to provide you with a pleasant, comfortable experience each time you visit our office. To learn more about root canal treatment, we welcome you to contact us today at (703) 676-3690.