Getting as much useful root canal information as possible before the root canal procedure is always a good idea. An infected tooth can be the cause of great pain and distress and root canal treatment is often the only way of saving the tooth. Otherwise tooth extraction is necessary, before the infection damages the bone around the tooth. Much of the bad reputation for root canals comes from misunderstanding and the relatively painful history of root canals, a problem solved by advances in technology.

        You may be looking for root canal information because root canals have become the single most maligned procedure in all of dentistry. In fact, the procedure has changed a great deal. New materials, instruments and diagnostic tools have changed the face of root canal treatment so much that the American Association of Endodontists decided to rename the procedure endodontic therapy. There are still potential root canal complications and it often requires several visits to the dentist, but it no longer as stressful as it once was.

        Root canal information allows the patient to understand the procedure and why it is necessary. When the pulp inside the tooth becomes infected it can become extremely painful. A root canal dentist will first make an opening in the crown of the tooth, using that opening to go inside the pulp chamber and remove the pulp. The root canals are then cleaned and reshaped. The now hollowed out tooth is then filled in and sealed, and capped off with a crown. Gold crowns used to be used a great deal, but advances in cosmetic dentistry have allowed dentists to create porcelain crowns that look just like real teeth!

        We here at the Atlanta Dental Group PC hope this root canal information is of use to you. Dr. Padolsky and Dr. Smith both offer root canal treatment and are concerned with helping their patients get through the procedure as quickly and easily as possible. We use high torque handpieces used with titanium root canal files, sonar instrumentation and digital x-ray. 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 a free dental consultation, with one of our dentists please call 404-874-7428.