If you are looking for a root canal doctor in Atlanta then you've come to the right place. Both Dr. Padolsky and Charles Chung DMD work together to offer their patients root canal treatment. At the Atlanta Dental Group PC our general dentists love helping patients. We use a sonar instrument that finds the exact end of a root canal, digital x-rays and high torque handpieces used with titanium root canal files that rapidly and efficiently open a root canal. This helps decrease treatment time so that the work can be done efficiently.
Our root canal doctor can help explain the process and why treatment is so important your dental health. Unfortunately, many people do not understand why root canal treatment is necessary. When the protective layer around a tooth is destroyed, either by cavity or accident, an infection can occur in the pulp. A root canal is a procedure that removes the infected inside, replacing it with a rubber-like material called gutta percha. The rest of the tooth is nourished by the surrounding tissue and can survive without the pulp. Once the roots are thoroughly cleaned and filled, the dentist will then create a crown that looks just like a normal tooth.
Our root canal doctor understands that root canals have become one of the most dreaded procedures in dentistry. In truth, treatment has changed over the years, so much in fact that the name has been changed to Root Canal Therapy. Because the pain a patient feels before the treatment can be intense, people often think of it as a painful procedure but treatment has become a comfortable procedure. The only alternative to a root canal procedure is tooth extraction. The space will then need to be filled by either a partial denture, bridge or dental implant. If nothing is done to the tooth, the pain will increase and this can create complications until something is done. If you are having pain, it's a good idea to get something done ASAP!
Our root canal doctor would rather save his patient's tooth and help patients use their money well by doing a root canal rather than extracting the tooth. If you have a tooth extraction, you must replace the gap left behind with a dental bridge, dental partial or dental implant. These can be expensive procedures and each one has a number of potential drawbacks. A bridge can over-stress the adjacent teeth causing failure. Partials can create problems for your gums and dental implants, while strong and long lasting, are expensive and not everyone is a candidate. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like to make free dental consultation appointment, call 404-874-7428.
