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Arizona Endodontics - Root Canal Treatment

Serving Arizona In Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, and Surrounding Areas

If decay is caught early, before it spreads extensively or at high speed, laser cavity removal and a filling may remedy the problem. However, when decay and tooth injury becomes too deep or severe injuring the nerve, it may require endodontic treatment.

Endodontic treatment focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the tooth nerve and avoids the alternative of tooth extraction. It's a solution to problems affecting the tooth root soft tissue called dental pulp.

• If a tooth root is allowed to die, infection, bone damage, and abscesses are inevitable
• Removal of the diseased tooth pulp effectively leaves the enamel intact and allows the body's defense system to stay normal and active
• Microsurgery advancements allow your dentist to perform the endodontic work with precision

The procedure

A root canal will take from one to two visits and will require local anesthetic

• The tooth is isolated and the tooth root removed through a small hole in the enamel
• The root canals are cleaned thoroughly to remove any diseased dental pulp
• The root is replaced with biocompatible material that seals the nerve space
• In this way, your tooth enamel is preserved

The tooth can then be strengthened and protected with a porcelain filling or a porcelain crown if needed.

If you feel anxious about dental visits, you can choose to have the procedure performed using sleep dentistry.

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