Endodontics
When it comes to endodontic care, North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry of North Aurora are the experts.
Endodontics is the treatment of the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. Here at North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry, our endodontic specialists are North Aurora’s top pick for quality care delivered with compassion. Through ongoing training and continuing education, we bring you the most advanced treatments, including root canal therapy, care for traumatic dental injuries, endodontic surgery, and more.
Root canal therapy
Root canal treatments can save damaged teeth and prevent toothaches. Our endodontists will remove infected material from your tooth, clean the area, and seal it to prevent further damage.
Endodontic retreatment
If you are experiencing pain in a tooth that you previously had a root canal on, our endodontic specialists can perform endodontic retreatment to save the tooth. Whether the tooth became reinfected, the crown broke, or the tooth is fractured, we can fix problems and help you retain a healthy smile.
Oral trauma
From chipped and lost teeth to fractures and other dental injuries, our skilled endodontists can quickly repair oral trauma caused by accidents or sports-related injuries.
Apicoectomy (endodontic surgery)
Like all dentistry and medical procedures, sometimes things do not heal as they should following the procedure. For example, if root canal therapy doesn't heal an infected or damaged tooth, an apicoectomy may be needed to treat remaining infection, hidden fractures, or damaged root surfaces.
Your next step
For comprehensive endodontic consultation, look no further than North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry. We have some of the best specialists in town as well as cutting-edge technology, like an iTero Element scanner. We create digital models of every patient’s mouth to diagnose issues quickly and create personalized treatment plans, ensuring that you get relief and set on a healthier path. Call 630-896-3939 today to make an appointment!
Root Canal Therapy
According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canal therapy is the most feared dental procedure of all. Despite this stigma, root canal therapy is actually a pain-free, quick and relatively comfortable procedure. In fact, it relieves your pain and can prevent more complicated oral issues down the road.
A root canal is a term used to describe the natural cavity in the center of a tooth. This area contains a soft area known as the pulp chamber that houses the nerves. If this area becomes irritated or infected due to cavities, trauma or decay, root canal therapy is necessary. If left untreated, the infection can cause an abscess, which can lead to swelling of the face and neck and bone loss around the roots of teeth.
Pulpotomy
A pulpotomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed in children who are experiencing pain from a cavity. Underneath the exterior of a tooth is a pocket filled with nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. This is known as the “pulp” of the tooth. The procedure is required when a pulp of the tooth has been exposed by a bad cavity. This can be very painful because the sensitive nerves and tissue are vulnerable.
If your child is complaining of a toothache, it might be because he or she has a large cavity. In this case, we’ll do a pulpotomy, a common procedure for decayed baby molars, to remove the damaged pulp.
For more information on cavities, or dental care for your child call North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry at 630-896-3939 to schedule an appointment.
Other Things You Should Know
Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth. When bacteria affects the pulp of a tooth due to tooth decay caused by periodontal disease, a tooth fracture, or other issues, this can cause severe damage to a tooth's pulp. When this happens, treatment requires having an experienced endodontist remove the infected pulp surrounding the tooth, thoroughly cleaning the area, and sealing the tooth with a filling to prevent further damage. Additional endodontic therapy/retreatment may be required to save and restore a tooth.
At North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry, our endodontists are passionate about saving as many of our patients' natural teeth as we can! Do you have a toothache or decaying teeth? You may be a good candidate for endodontic therapy. Call North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry at 630-896-3939 today to schedule endodontic treatment in North Aurora, Illinois!