Albertville, AL
Root canal treatment is recommended when a tooth’s pulp (the tooth’s blood supply and nerves) is infected as a way to preserve the tooth and prevent an extraction. There are various types of root canal treatments available, depending on your tooth’s needs. We are excited to announce the newest addition to our team, Dr. J. Gantt Eiland, who offers all types of root canal treatments in Albertville. Explore the different root canal treatments to help you understand which one may be right for you.
Conventional root canal treatment
This is the traditional root canal treatment where the dentist removes the tooth’s pulp from each root. Then, a sterile material is placed inside the canals to seal them and prevent bacteria or moisture from entering. Conventional root canals are straightforward without any special instruments or techniques needed to perform them. The final step is to place a permanent dental crown on the tooth to strengthen it and prevent it from breaking.
Retreatment
Sometimes, infection may come back months or years after a root canal. If this is the case, a retreatment may be recommended. This process is similar to a conventional root canal, but the old material is removed and replaced with new material. Root canal retreatments can help extend the life of a tooth.
Surgical root canal treatment
Sometimes surgical root canal treatments are needed. An apicoectomy may be needed if a conventional root canal does not heal a tooth and the tip of the tooth’s roots become infected. The surgery involves making a small incision along the gum area at the site of the affected tooth, then the dentist surgically removes a portion of the tooth’s root tips. The gum area is sutured at the conclusion of the surgery.
Pulpotomy
Ideal for children with developing teeth, a pulpotomy removes only the infected portion of the pulp, leaving healthy tissues intact. This procedure may be used in rare cases but require a dentist that is well experienced in root canal therapy, such as Dr. Eiland.
Pulpectomy
This procedure removes the entire pulp from inside the tooth’s chamber, including the tooth’s roots. A pulpectomy may be recommended on a child that has a severely damaged tooth because preserving their primary (baby) teeth is essential to their oral development.
Complex root canal treatments
Sometimes, teeth have unusually curved roots or multiple canals that may require a specialized technique and instruments to perform the root canal. If you need a complex root canal, Dr. Eiland in Albertville can help, and you won’t have to travel an hour away from town to get the dental care that you need.
Root Canal Therapy in Albertville and Boaz, Alabama
Wall Street Dentistry now offers all types of root canal treatments and surgical procedures. If you are in need of a root canal or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact Wall Street Dentistry by calling (256) 878-0525.