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Is Endodontics Treatment Painful? ProDental of Fremont Address: 6072 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA – 94538 Ph.No: (510) 573-2399 Website: www.prodentaloffremont.com
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Introduction An Endodontics/Root Canal is a treatment to repair and save a damaged tooth by removing the inflamed or infected pulp tissue from within the tooth. The common causes for affecting the pulp are cracked tooth, cavity, and repeated dental treatment. The term Root Canal comes from cleaning of canals inside the tooth's root. The Term Endo in the Greek word is known as "inside" dontics in the Greek word is known as "tooth".
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What is Pulp? A pulp is referred to as "the nerve of the tooth" and is consist of 1. Blood Vessel. 2. Nerves. 3. Connective tissue. Root Canal - Pulp Structure
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Symptoms of Endodontics/Root Canal Treatment: 1. Severe pain while chewing or biting. 2. Pimples on the gums. 3. A chipped or cracked tooth. 4. Swollen Gums. 5. Deep Decay of Gums. Common Endodontic Symptoms
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Endodontics Procedure: Endodontic treatment can be performed in one or two visits and involves as follows in the next slides. Endodontics Procedure
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Step 1 of Endodontics Procedure: 1. Our endodontist Dr. Tran examines and takes a radiograph of the tooth using x-rays and gives local anesthesia. X-Ray Examination
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Step 2 of Endodontics Procedure: 2. After the tooth gets numb a small sheet known as the dental dam is placed over the area to isolate the tooth and keep it clean and free of saliva. Placement of Dental Dam
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Step 3 of Endodontics Procedure: 3. Our Endodontist makes an opening in the crown of the tooth. Very small instruments are used to clean the pulp chamber and root canals. Opening of Root Canal
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Step 4 of Endodontics Procedure: 4. After cleaning is done the root canal is filled with a rubber-like material called gutta- percha. It is placed with an adhesive cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals. Placement of Gutta-Percha
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Step 5 of Endodontics Procedure: 5. After completion of the procedure, a crown is placed to protect the tooth and restore it to full function. Placement of Crown
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After Care Tips for Endodontics/Root Canal: A treated or restored tooth can last for a lifetime with proper care. Here are a few points to take care of your teeth after Endodontics treatment: 1. Practice good oral hygiene. 2. Visit the dentist regularly. 3. Avoid chewing on hard foods. After Care Tips For Root Canal
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Benefits of Endodontics Treatment: 1. Helps you maintain your natural smile. 2. Continue eating the foods you love. 3. Teeth that have had Root Canals treatment last lifetime. Benefits of Endodontics Treatment
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For Endodontics in Fremont Contact ProDental of Fremont Ph.No: (510) 573-2399 Address: 6072 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94538 Website: https://is.gd/K97BNQhttps://is.gd/K97BNQ ProDental of Fremont
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