 Serene Dental 5201 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
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Root Canal, Crown and Bridge
What is a root canal procedure?
The white outside portion of a tooth is called the enamel. Inside the enamel is another hard layer, the dentin. There's a small chamber at the center of the dentin called the pulp chamber. Inside the pulp chamber is the tooth pulp, a soft tissue made up of nerves, arteries, and veins. The pulp extends from the pulp chamber all the way to the tip of the root, through a narrow channel called the root canal.
When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment can save the tooth. Germs causes infection in root canal and that builds up pus at the root tip. This can create a hole in the bone.
An infected tooth will never heal on its own, and as it gets worse, it will continue to be a source of infection that weakens your immune system. This can affect your entire body. This damage to the bone and the swelling inside the bone can also be excruciatingly painful, and even life-threatening. Years ago, an infected tooth would have to be extracted, but today, we can save your tooth with root canal treatment.
The treatment has been practiced for over 70 years. Latest technology has made is easier to practice and less painful.
More than 95 percent of root canal treatments are successful. However, sometimes a case needs to be redone due to diseased canal offshoots that went unnoticed or the fracturing of a canal filing instrument used, both of which rarely occur.
What is an alternative to root canal treatment?
Root canal is done to save the tooth. Alternatively the tooth must be extracted and the infected bone around the tooth thoroughly curetted.
The missing tooth then can be replaced by removable dentures, fixed bridgework or implants.
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Steps of root canal procedure
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Healthy Tooth: Your tooth has two basic parts: the crown is the part you see above the gum, and the roots anchor your tooth to your jawbone. Inside the crown and roots is soft tissue (pulp) that helps keep your tooth nourished.
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Infected Pulp/Root: The most common cause of pulp death or infection is a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. Bacteria can invade your tooth through a loose filling, a cavity, or a crack and can infect pulp. A root canal procedure is done to prevent tooth loss due to expansion of decay via pulp to bone. |
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Step 1: An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber.
The pulp is then removed with tiny flexible files.
The root canal(s) is cleaned and shaped to a form that can be filled.
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Step 2: Medications may be put in the pulp chamber and root canal(s) to help get rid of germs and prevent infection.
A temporary filling will be placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits. Your dentist may leave the tooth open for a few days to drain. You might also be given medicine to help control infection that may have spread beyond the tooth. |
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Step 3: The temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal(s) are cleaned and filled. A post can be placed to strengthen the tooth.
In the final step, a metal or porcelain crown is usually placed over the tooth as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. |
What is a crown or a cap ?
A crown or a cap is a "restoration" that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown provides strength and improves the appearance of the tooth it "covers". It is a stationary, custom made cover for any tooth that has sustained significant loss of structure.
Why crown is needed?
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To protect a weak tooth from fracturing |
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For a cracked tooth to hold it together and seal the tooth from decay |
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To cover discolored teeth |
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To restore a weaken tooth |
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To improve cosmetic appearance |
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To avoid large damage by decay |
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To support the replacement tooth/teeth in a bridge |
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For a weaken tooth structure due to large fillings |
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To Restores and maintain the natural bite |
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To protect a tooth that just had a root canal because these teeth tend to become brittle and are more apt to fracture. Teeth that have been treated with root canals but did not have crowns placed on them were lost at a rate six times greater than teeth with crowns |
What is a bridge?
A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth, thereby "bridging" the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented into place next to the "abutment" teeth - the surrounding teeth on either side of the space, or "span." Unlike removable partial dentures, fixed bridges cannot be taken out of the mouth by the patient.
Who should get a bridge?
If you are missing any teeth and are committed to maintaining good oral hygiene practices, you may be a good candidate for a bridge. A bridge is the most natural choice to fill the space in your mouth left by missing teeth.
If left unfilled, this space can cause the surrounding teeth to drift out of position and can cause teeth and gums to become more susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease that can cause further tooth loss.
As bridges fill the space between teeth they also:
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Correct an altered bite |
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Improve chewing ability and speech |
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Safeguard your appearance |
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Prevent the collapse of your facial features that can cause premature wrinkles and age lines |
At Serene Dental we work with your insurance, minimize your out of pocket expense and avoid any surprises ! Your oral health gets the highest priority.
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