Endodontics

Endodontics

When it comes to endodontic care, Dental Arts of Minneapolis of Minneapolis are the experts.

Endodontics is the treatment of the dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. Here at Dental Arts of Minneapolis, our endodontic specialists are Minneapolis’s top pick for quality care delivered with compassion. Through ongoing training and continuing education, we bring you the most advanced treatments, including root canal therapy, care for traumatic dental injuries, endodontic surgery, and more.

Root canal therapy

Root canal treatments can save damaged teeth and prevent toothaches. Our endodontists will remove infected material from your tooth, clean the area, and seal it to prevent further damage.

Endodontic retreatment

If you are experiencing pain in a tooth that you previously had a root canal on, our endodontic specialists can perform endodontic retreatment to save the tooth. Whether the tooth became reinfected, the crown broke, or the tooth is fractured, we can fix problems and help you retain a healthy smile.

Oral trauma

From chipped and lost teeth to fractures and other dental injuries, our skilled endodontists can quickly repair oral trauma caused by accidents or sports-related injuries.

Apicoectomy (endodontic surgery)

Like all dentistry and medical procedures, sometimes things do not heal as they should following the procedure. For example, if root canal therapy doesn't heal an infected or damaged tooth, an apicoectomy may be needed to treat remaining infection, hidden fractures, or damaged root surfaces.

Your next step

For comprehensive endodontic consultation, look no further than Dental Arts of Minneapolis. We have some of the best specialists in town as well as cutting-edge technology, like an iTero Element scanner. We create digital models of every patient’s mouth to diagnose issues quickly and create personalized treatment plans, ensuring that you get relief and set on a healthier path. Call 612-332-7675 today to make an appointment!

Internal Bleaching

Internal bleaching treatment is recommended after a tooth undergoes staining from within the tooth itself. Typically, this is due to a structural defect within the tooth, a dying tooth, or because blood and other bodily fluids penetrated the tooth during prior root canal treatment. Regardless of the cause, it's possible to restore such a tooth to match the color of its adjacent teeth by bleaching the tooth from the inside-out – a process known as internal tooth bleaching.

For more information on internal bleaching contact our office at 612-332-7675.

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Oral Trauma

Endodontists specialize in oral trauma and are often able to save teeth that have been injured in accidents or sports-related activities.  Traumatic injuries include root fractures as well as teeth that have been chipped, dislodged, or completely knocked-out and should be seen immediately by an endodontist.

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Root Canal Therapy

According to the American Association of Endodontists, root canal therapy is the most feared dental procedure of all. Despite this stigma, root canal therapy is actually a pain-free, quick and relatively comfortable procedure. In fact, it relieves your pain and can prevent more complicated oral issues down the road.

A root canal is a term used to describe the natural cavity in the center of a tooth. This area contains a soft area known as the pulp chamber that houses the nerves. If this area becomes irritated or infected due to cavities, trauma or decay, root canal therapy is necessary. If left untreated, the infection can cause an abscess, which can lead to swelling of the face and neck and bone loss around the roots of teeth.

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Endodontics

Other Things You Should Know

Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth. When bacteria affects the pulp of a tooth due to tooth decay caused by periodontal disease, a tooth fracture, or other issues, this can cause severe damage to a tooth's pulp. When this happens, treatment requires having an experienced endodontist remove the infected pulp surrounding the tooth, thoroughly cleaning the area, and sealing the tooth with a filling to prevent further damage. Additional endodontic therapy/retreatment may be required to save and restore a tooth.

At Dental Arts of Minneapolis, our endodontists are passionate about saving as many of our patients' natural teeth as we can! Do you have a toothache or decaying teeth? You may be a good candidate for endodontic therapy. Call Dental Arts of Minneapolis at 612-332-7675 today to schedule endodontic treatment in Minneapolis, Minnesota!