The root canal pic to the left shows an entry hole though the top of the crown into the pulp chamber and then into the two tooth roots. Each of the roots has one canal in it. The pulp chamber above and the two canals are completely cleaned out. The roots are surrounded by bone and there is a red cover of gums over the bone and going around the tooth.

          This root canal pic shows the two roots filled with a green colored material. The green color is used here only to show where the canals are and how they are filled. Notice that the two canals are completely filled from the pulp chamber all the way down to the ends of the two roots. This is essential for successful endodontic treatment.

          The root canal pic to the left shows a blue build up placed into the pulp chamber to seal off this root canal. This is a molar tooth with a large crown in which a build up can be placed. Teeth in the front of the mouth are too small to allow for a strong build up so they must have posts instead. The build up is done to strengthen the top of the tooth and prepare it to support a dental crown.

          Each root canal pic above was prepared to assist patients in understanding root canal therapy. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join our family of patients. Because we know that dental pain can be terrible, our Financial Manager will do everything she can to assist you in making financial arrangements to help you obtain your needed dental care. If you wish to free dental consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Smith or Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call 404-874-7428.