Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

While most people have heard of “orthodontics” many people are not familiar with the term “endontics.” Endodontics is the area of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the dental pulp. The pulp is the soft tissue that is located inside the tooth and contains arteries, nerves, veins and lymph tissue.

You may be familiar with the term “root canal.” Years ago, these two words would strike fear in the hearts of those who had to suffer through this painful procedure. With advances in dentistry and the skill and artistry of highly trained cosmetic dentists like Dr. Paul Coleman, root canals have become a fairly simple and painless procedure.

Endodontic therapy (root canal) is a treatment that saves diseased or injured teeth. An alternative to endodontic therapy is extracting (pulling) the tooth. When you have a tooth that is severely decayed, the tooth will begin to ache. The pain may not be too bad at first or it may come and go, but in time, it will hurt badly and constantly. Left untreated, pulp will die and become necrotic. Pus can build at the root tip, forming an abscess that can destroy the bone surrounding the tooth.

At the first sign of a tooth ache, it is important to contact us because that little tooth ache can quickly turn into a very serious problem that may require endodontic treatment. To learn more, please contact The Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry today.