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At Radix Endodontics, we assure you that we will explore every feasible treatment option to meet your dental needs while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy becomes necessary when the dental pulp becomes inflamed or infected.

Inflammation can occur as a consequence of tooth decay or trauma from dental procedures, parafunctional habits or accidents. Infection of the dental pulp represents a natural progression of untreated inflammation. This simply means that the amount of bacteria that may be harbored within the tooth multiplies, causing pain or even an abscess.

Root Canal Retreatment

The overwhelming reason why your original root canal therapy may need to be retreated is because of persistent bacteria within the tooth. The following are potential causes for persistent bacteria inside the tooth:

The permanent restoration was not placed in a timely fashion, resulting in recontamination of the tooth due to leakage from saliva.
The natural tooth structure became decayed and allowed the communication of bacteria within the root canal system.
Previously undetected canal space that was not originally treated.
Previously treated canal space that was not sufficiently cleaned.

Endodontic Surgery

Sometimes the cause of persistent problems concerning your tooth may be due to reasons beyond simple bacteria within the tooth. We use microsurgical techniques with the aid of the surgical operating microscope and specialized instruments. Long-term prognosis using these modern techniques is significantly improved. Some indications for endodontic surgery include the following:

Achieve drainage/evacuation of toxins for patient comfort in cases of severe abscess.
Persistent infection from previous over/under-fill
Perforation of tooth structure.
Predictable failure due to root anatomy.
Impractical non-surgical root canal therapy due to the presence of definitive restorations.

Vital Tooth Therapy

Sometimes, complete root canal therapy can be avoided. Whenever possible, attempting to save the vitality of the pulp is both beneficial and preferred, especially in teeth that has not yet completely developed. This procedure removes the inflamed tissue while preserving the non-inflamed tissue. By doing so, we allow the body to continue the development of the root naturally.

Regenerative Therapy

What happens when an immature tooth has lost all vital pulp tissue? Regenerative therapy is aimed at unlocking the therapeutic potential of stem cells, growth factors, molecular biology and the human genome. Using basic biological principles, it is possible to allow continued tooth development even in the absence of healthy pulp tissue. Expect regenerative therapy to be "the next big thing" in dentistry.

Trauma Management

Dental injury from trauma disproportionately affects young people and is a common pediatric dental emergency. Dental trauma can also affect adults as a result of accidents and sporting injuries. Depending on the circumstance and timing, we are uniquely qualified to manage these types of injuries using best practices to preserve your teeth and their appearance.