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Endodontic Services in PlanoEndodontic TreatmentNon-Surgical Root Canal TherapyYour tooth consists of two main parts, the crown, the area above the gum and visible in your mouth, and the root, the part of the tooth beneath the gum and surrounded by bone. The root canal, a channel that runs the length of the tooth, contains pulp (nerves, blood vessels, and other soft tissues). Sometimes, the pulp will become irreversibly damaged by extreme decay, deep restorations, fractures, trauma, or periodontal disease. When this happens, a bacterial infection often develops and spreads throughout the root canal and into the jaw, where an abscess may form. If the problem goes undetected, you may experience great discomfort. To preserve your tooth, the doctor must remove the diseased pulp tissue in a procedure known as non-surgical root canal therapy. During non-surgical root canal therapy, we will clean out the canal, disinfect the space, and completely seal the area to stop more bacteria from entering the canal. After the non-surgical root canal treatment in our practice, your general dentist will restore the tooth with a silver or tooth-colored filling, onlay, or crown, depending on the tooth's position, color, and the level of restoration needed. Since non-surgical root canal therapy only removes the pulp from the root canal, the tooth can continue to function normally if you follow through with restorative treatment from your general dentist. Successful results occur in about 95 percent of root canal cases. If your general dentist has recommended that you see an endodontist to evaluate your need for non-surgical root canal therapy, please contact our Plano office. At North Texas Endodontic Associates, we care for patients from Plano and the Dallas/Fort Worth area with thorough clinical treatment and gentle, compassionate care. What Happens During Non-Surgical Root Canal Therapy?
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