What will I need for my first appointment?
- Your referral slip and any X-rays if applicable (Usually we take our own images for complete clarity in diagnosis)
- Upload your medical history to our webpage prior (insert link)
- If you have dental insurance, please provide the necessary information to verify your eligibility and retrieve your benefits. This will save time and allow us to help you process any claims.
Do Root canals Hurt?
Root canals have come a long way from the stories of the past! Using the most modern technologies and techniques our goal is to make the root canal as efficient, comfortable, and successful as possible.
What happens during a root canal?
The area around the tooth is profoundly anesthetized. A small opening is then made at the top of the tooth to gain entrance into the canals. The tooth is cleaned, and the roots are filled. The opening will be filled and you will return to you dentist for further restorative procedures.
What happens during an endodontic retreatment?
From time to time a root canal can have an infection that is not healing properly or has had bacteria re-enter the tooth. An endodontic retreatment is then recommended. A small opening is made at the top of the tooth, the existing fillings are removed from the roots and the tooth is irrigated using modern techniques and the roots are filled again. The opening is filled and you will return to your dentist for further restorative procedures.
What’s the difference from a regular xray and a CBCT?
A more traditional periapical radiograph (PA) is a 2-dimensional image taken for an initial view of the current conditions in your mouth. When your general dentist sends you to the endodontist, there needs to be further work completed. In modern endodontics, we have the technology to be able to roadmap specifics in your treatment prior to using the drill. A greater ability to know if a root canal can be successful, can save the patient time, finances, and postoperative healing time.
Is there a lot of radiation with a CBCT?
In endodontics we really focus on limited views of the mouth where tooth pain and infection are present. That allows us for the most part to reduce the size of the CBCT and with that reduces the radiation given to the patient. It is very similar in radiation to a single dental Xray and less than a traditional dental Panoramic and significantly less than any medical grade CT.
Dental Microscope
The dental operating microscope is essential in modern endodontics. In combination with using CBCT technology the dental operating microscope allows a magnified view inside each tooth for all anatomy, cracks and fractures, infections, and more. Our office uses the most up to date and latest microscope allowing for a more successful outcome in treatment.
