Endodontics in Salinas



ENDODONTIC RETREATMENT
When to contact your Endodontist

With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be necessary

IN SOME CASES, NEW PROBLEMS CAN INFLUENCE A TOOTH THAT WAS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED:
  • New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection.
  • A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection. Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the doctor will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal. The doctors will now clean your canals and carefully examine the inside of the problematic tooth. Once cleaned and disinfected, the roots will be filled and sealed.

After retreatment, you may be advised to return to your dentist as soon as possible in order to have a new crown or restoration placed on the tooth to restore full functionality.

Root Canal in Salinas
BEFORE ENDODONTIC TREATMENT

This procedure will typically be performed using only local anesthesia, unless other special arrangements have been discussed such as nitrous oxide, or oral sedation. With local anesthesia, there are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.

Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment.

Please eat a full breakfast or lunch as applicable.

If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication for any reason, please make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment. If there is a question, please call our office prior to your appointment. If you can take ibuprofen (Advil), it does help reduce inflammation when taken pre-operatively. We recommend 3 tablets 2-4 hours before endodontic therapy.*