Elite General Dentistry

General Treatments

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Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed.

Then, a sealer paste and a rubber compound is placed into the tooth’s root canal to fill the interior of the tooth. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.

The final step may involve further restoration of the tooth. Because a tooth that needs a root canal often is one that has a large filling or extensive decay or other weakness, a crown often needs to be placed on the tooth to protect it, prevent it from breaking, and restore it to full function.

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Gum Treatment

Our mouths are full of bacteria. These bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form “tartar” that brushing doesn’t clean.

The longer plaque and tartar are on teeth, the more harmful they become. The bacteria cause inflammation of the gums which is called “gingivitis.” In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen, and bleeding easily.

When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis” (which means “inflammation around the tooth.”) In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called “pockets”) that become infected. The body’s immune system fights the bacteria as the plaque spreads and grows below the gum line. Bacterial toxins and the body’s natural response to infection start to break down the bone and connective tissue that hold teeth in place. If not treated, the bones, gums, and tissue that support the teeth are destroyed. The teeth may eventually become loose and have to be removed.

To prevent any gum diseases, it is very important to visit the dental office every 6 months for general scaling and gum treatment. Moreover, brush your teeth with floss regularly in your daily routine.

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Wisdom Tooth Extraction

A wisdom tooth, in humans, is any of the usual four-third molars. Wisdom teeth commonly affect other teeth as they develop, becoming impacted or coming in sideways.

Wisdom teeth are extracted for two general reasons: either the wisdom teeth have already become impacted, or the wisdom teeth could potentially become problematic if not extracted. Potential problems caused by the presence of properly grown-in wisdom teeth include infections caused by food particles easily trapped in the jaw area behind the wisdom teeth where regular brushing and flossing are difficult and ineffective.

Such infections may be frequent and cause considerable pain and medical danger. Other reasons wisdom teeth are removed include misalignment which rubs up against the tongue or cheek causing pain, potential crowding, or malocclusion of the remaining teeth.

After an impacted wisdom tooth surgical extraction, you may have swelling and pain. It can be released once you take post-medication for certain periods and rinse your mouth with an antiseptic solution.

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