13975 Connecticut Ave., #208 Silver Spring, MD 20906
Effective Endodontic Treatments to Save Your Tooth
Endodontics is the area of dentistry focused on the study and treatment of the dental pulp. The pulp is the innermost layer of the tooth and includes the tooth’s living connective tissue and cells. It also houses the tooth nerves and blood vessels. If this area of the tooth becomes injured or diseased, it often results in serious tooth pain and sensitivity. When infection and damage in the dental pulp go untreated, they can cause the tooth to die, necessitating extraction. The goal of endodontic treatment is to restore the health of the tooth and prevent the need for tooth extraction.
The most common type of endodontic treatment is root canal therapy, which is often simply called a root canal. During root canal therapy, our dentists and team remove the injured and infected tissues from the tooth, thoroughly clean the tooth, and fill the tooth. The tooth is then capped with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to protect the tooth and restore its structure and appearance.
If root canal therapy is not the right treatment for you or infection recurs after the tooth has undergone a root canal, our dentists may recommend further endodontic treatment. Other endodontic treatment options include root canal retreatment, apicoectomy, pulpal debridement and pulpotomy.
Comprehensive Endodontic Services
We provide endodontics to restore your oral health and smile. Endodontic treatment works to prevent tooth loss and extraction, helping you avoid the need for more extensive care. We invite you to contact Maryland Dental Specialty Group at 301-598-3951 to schedule a consultation with our skilled endodontist and learn more about endodontics in Silver Spring, Maryland.