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1291 Florida Ave SW
Denham Springs, LA 70726

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      • About Our Practice
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      • Dental Bonding
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      • Dental Cleaning and Examinations
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      • Dental Implants
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      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
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Denham Springs Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment Denham Springs, LA

Root Canal Treatment

At Sandefer Premier Dental, we regularly perform a root canal endodontic treatment in order to remove infections and save our patients’ teeth. Dr. Clint Sandefer is an expert at completing the procedure and doing so while keeping patients completely comfortable. Root canals are a common procedure. In fact, every year millions of root canals are performed and, as a result, the need to pull infected teeth is greatly reduced. If you live in the Denham Springs area and are currently experiencing tooth pain, we invite you to call (225) 663-1793 to schedule an appointment and see if you need a root canal endodontic treatment.

Why do most people need a root canal?
When a tooth becomes infected, that infection can spread into the center of the tooth. This area is called the dental pulp. Inside of the dental pulp is the nerves, connective tissue, and blood vessels. All of the sensitive areas of the tooth are contained here. As such, when the area becomes infected it can be incredibly painful, requiring immediate treatment. We can perform a root canal quickly on people living in and around the 70726 area.

How does the treatment work?
A root canal endodontic procedure works by creating a small hole in the tooth so that all of the infected areas can be removed. The dental pulp is removed, and oftentimes so are the roots. You only need your tooth roots to feel sensations like hot and cold and for the tooth to grow in. Once it has fully matured, removing the roots will not directly harm the tooth. It can, however, prevent the further spread of infection so when it is necessary to remove the roots; we promptly do so. Once done, we will clean the area to ensure that the infection is gone. Dr. Clint Sandefer will typically prescribe antibiotics, as well. This ensures that any lingering infection is eliminated.

In order to complete the root canal, we will seal up the hole and area where the dental pulp used to be. This is typically done with something called gutta-percha. This is a rubber-like substance that can help to stabilize the tooth now that a portion is missing. At Sandefer Premier Dental, we will then use a filling or crown in order to further strengthen and protect the damaged tooth. Both fillings and crowns can now be created in a tooth-color. This means that regardless of where your infected tooth is located, a crown can be used, and it will blend in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth. Patients throughout the Denham Springs area appreciate how natural their tooth looks once the procedure is complete.

Denham Springs, Louisiana Root Canal Treatment

Why should I have a root canal endodontics treatment?
If you live in Denham Springs, LA you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Clint Sandefer to discuss the health of your teeth, any problems that you may be having and what should be done to heal and protect the tooth. If it appears that a root canal is the best option, we will make this recommendation. If not, we will present a treatment solution that will solve your health issue. Overall, a root canal endodontics treatment is extremely effective for saving damaged teeth by removing any infection that may be there. This single treatment makes it possible for millions of teeth to be saved on an annual basis and once it is completed; eating and drinking becomes easy again.

Check out what others are saying about our root canal services on Yelp: Root Canal Denham Springs.

What about discomfort?
We help patients throughout Louisiana to feel comfortable during their root canal endodontics procedure by using sedation dentistry. We have a variety of ways that we can eliminate both discomfort and anxiety during a root canal. Whether a patient needs to take something ahead of time to relax or medication to numb the specific area that is being worked on, Dr. Clint Sandefer is an expert at painless dentistry and ensuring that patients are able to enjoy their dental treatments.

What are the advantages of this procedure?
In the past, many people would need to have their teeth pulled if they became severely infected or the dental pulp became inflamed. Now, those same teeth can be saved by performing a root canal. This is a far better option because it keeps the natural tooth in place. This is important for the shape of the face because as teeth fall out the muscles in the face can start to sag. While this isn’t particularly common with the loss of one tooth, it is when several become infected and fall out. By treating and saving an infected tooth, Dr. Clint Sandefer is helping to preserve our patients’ facial structure.

Another benefit is that once the root canal has been completed, and the filling or crown is in place; it is possible to eat like normal and without restrictions. Once the infection is gone, and the tooth is strengthened, it will behave like it used to. That makes it possible to bite down with normal force, chew, and maintain normal activities without worrying about the tooth. This helps patients throughout Denham Springs to get back to return to their busy schedules.

A restored tooth will look completely natural if a tooth-colored crown or filling is used to restore it. In fact, crowns can be created in the exact shade of the surrounding teeth so that it blends in perfectly. This way no one will know that you ever had a procedure completed. If, in fact, you had a root canal done previously, you may want to have the filling or crown around it replaced with today’s version for an improved appearance.

Alternatively, if don’t have a root canal endodontics procedure completed, the infected tooth will likely need to be pulled. This is essential for preventing the spread of infection. Once the tooth is removed it will need to be replaced. The options for doing so involve wearing a denture, getting a dental bridge or having dental implants installed. These are all viable solutions but take additional time, and the recovery period is longer since the procedures will take several steps. Therefore, the easiest and most straightforward solution is to have Dr. Clint Sandefer save your tooth by performing a root canal endodontics procedure. To learn more about this option call Sandefer Premier Dental at 225-663-1793 and schedule an appointment.


Helpful Related Links

  • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
  • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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  • Sandefer Premier Dental was established in 2006
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  • We serve patients from the following counties: Livingston Parish, Louisiana
  • We serve patients from the following cities: Denham Springs, Watson, Walker, Central, Zachary, Baton Rogue, Prairieville, Gonzales, Baker

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Definition of Endodontic Terminology

Endodontics
The branch of dentistry concerned with the dental pulp and the tissue surrounding the root of the tooth.
Endodontist
A dentist with two or more years of advanced training AND a certificate in endodontics from the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Periodontitis
Either Asymptomatic or Symptomatic inflammation of the tissue surrounding the root and the dental pulp.
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