Endodontics

Endodontics

Endodontics is the conservative treatment that aims to save a tooth, when it is dead, diseased or damaged. Commonly known as “killing the nerve”, it is the last resort to save a diseased tooth, without the need to extract it, allowing the tooth to retain its function.

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The procedures of Conservative Dentistry help to maintain the natural teeth in adequate conditions, as well as to avoid and prevent the appearance and development of serious oral diseases.

 

In this sense, Endodontics, also known as root canal treatment, is the dental procedure that makes it possible to remove the affected tissues from the inside of a tooth. Thanks to this treatment, the damaged dental pulp is removed and the cavity is then filled and sealed with various materials. In this way, the original tooth can be preserved, as well as the bone and gum surrounding it. And, most importantly, the functionality of the mouth is restored without unnecessary extractions or placement of implants.

In our dental clinic in Orihuela Costa we are experts in endodontic procedures and we have the best endodontists. Above all, we are committed to your oral health, helping you, whenever possible, to preserve your teeth. If you feel any kind of discomfort in any of your teeth, do not hesitate to contact us.

When is a root canal needed?

Endodontics in Orihuela Costa is carried out when the pulp of a tooth has been irreversibly damaged. This can happen for various reasons, such as the presence of deep caries, trauma, due to a blow or a fall, or endoperiodontal lesions. In any of these cases, early detection and diagnosis is essential to ensure that treatment is as minimally invasive as possible.

In this sense, it is important to take into account a whole series of indications that may warn us of the existence of a pathology in the oral cavity:

• ONE OR MORE CAVITIES VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE.
• A CERTAIN SENSITIVITY OR HYPERSENSITIVITY TO COLD, HEAT, ACIDIC
• FOODS OR EVEN ANY TYPE OF CHEWING
• ACUTE OR CONSTANT PAIN IN ONE OF THE TEETH
• DARKENING OF SOME OF THE TEETH.

What are the advantages of this treatment?

The cleaning of the root canals to eliminate the accumulation of bacteria manages to avoid the loss of the original dentition, whenever it is viable. Thus, endodontic treatments have a whole series of advantages and benefits for the oral and general health of the patient:

  • They allow pain to be eradicated.
  • They prevent the development of more serious oral complications, which can even lead to the loss of teeth.
  • They mean the recovery of chewing functionality, phonetics and aesthetics of the mouth, without having to resort to treatments using dental implants or prostheses.

In our dental clinic in Orihuela Costa, our professionals in endodontics will carry out an evaluation of the state of the oral cavity by means of a review and the pertinent X-rays and complementary tests. Thus, a restoration of the affected pieces and a total rehabilitation of the mouth can be carried out.
Our dentists in Orihuela Costa also remind us that to prevent the development of cavities it is essential to maintain good daily oral hygiene and to visit the dental surgery regularly. If you have any questions or think you might need a root canal, just contact us.