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Root Canals

We take the fear out of root canal therapy in Longmont, CO.

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What are Endodontics?

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Endodontics, commonly known as root canal therapy, is a procedure we regularly perform for patients as part of general dental healthcare in our Longmont dental office.

A root canal is a necessary procedure for a tooth with an infection on the inside or in the pulp of the tooth. The two most common causes of infection are deep cavities and fractures or broken teeth. This causes the pulp to be exposed to infection, which can kill the pulp of the tooth.

Without treatment, the infection can eventually gather down at the root tip and pass into the jawbone, causing an abscess. The pressure inside the bone and ligaments surrounding the tooth can cause excruciating pain, and left untreated; it can even be life-threatening. An infected tooth will never heal on its own and will continue to be a source of infection that depletes your immune system. Root canal therapy allows us to remove the infection and save your tooth. Learn how you can save 15% off this service with our in-house dental savings plan!

Why is Treatment Important?

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Why Get Treatment?
We recommend root canals when the inner section of the tooth, called the pulp, becomes diseased or experiences an injury. The unfortunate results are throbbing or stabbing pain. In this stage, we recommend patients seek out immediate treatment. Without proper care, the tooth can become infected and may need to be extracted entirely.
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What to Expect
The procedure is as follows: We open up the tooth, extract the pulp, clean the tooth, and then enclose the area to protect the tissue from further disease. Then, we change out the tooth with a crown thereby making the tooth’s surface even stronger.
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CEREC Technology
Using our CEREC technology removes the need for secondary visits to replace the temporary crowns created on the day of the root canal procedure. Contact us today…Get in touch on the contact page… to learn more about it and relieve the pain today.
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