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Endodontics At The Panama Dental Center |
The term endodontic comes from two Greek words meaning inside the tooth. You may know of a common endodontic procedure called a root canal. This common form of dental surgery is performed to save a tooth, whose nerves and roots have been compromised by decay and infection. This often painful and lengthy process can often be prevented by yearly visits to one of the professionals at The Panama Dental Center.
But in the event that you do need a root canal the dentists at the Panama Dental Center are also trained endodontists. An endodontist needs two additional years of education to become certified and often specialize in just this type of procedure. In most cases a general dentist will refer you to an endodontic specialist, if a root canal is warranted. But at The Panama Dental Center you’ll never have to change chairs for an endodontic consultation, since we are a full service
practice that can provide for all your dental needs.
If you’ve experienced tooth pain that changes when you move or lie down, swelling, a sensitivity to hot or cold beverages, or pain when you chew, you need to visit the Panama Dental Center as soon as possible. Any of these indicators usually means you have a tooth that has an internal infection and needs immediate attention if you wish to keep it. The tooth is often broken and severely decayed from the inside and this has exposed and or damaged the soft interior and nerve
structure, which causes the pain you’re experiencing.
Your doctor at the Panama Dental Center will use a variety of simple tests to diagnose your dental problem. He may ask you to lean forward in the chair and tell him of any pain you experience. Another measure is to gently tap the problem tooth with the end of a dental instrument to test the amount of pain transmission. You might be asked to bite
down on a cotton sponge or have a piece of ice placed on the bothersome tooth. Your gums will also be examined to be sure they’re healthy and there is no sign of infection that could endanger or comprise any needed endodontic procedures.
X-rays will be taken to define any structural damages or pockets of infection below the surface or in the interior of the tooth. A Panama Dental Center root canal will save the tooth that otherwise could not be restored using conventional techniques. The root canal procedure will remove pulp and infection from the tooth, which then will be filled and capped in the conventional manner giving you years of trouble free service. So just give us a call today, and we can even
offer an easy payment plan for those who wish it.
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