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Fremont Dentist Dr. Uma Patel has treated thousands of patients in 10 yrs practice. Fremont dentist serving Newark, Union City, Hayward,
Oakland, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon
Oakland, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon
| Family, Orthodontic, Implant & Cosmetic Dentist In East Bay California and the surrounding Fremont - Newark - Union City - Hayward - Milpitas, San Ramon, Oakland CA areas Fremont Dentist Dr. Uma Patel, DDS provides quality Family and Children Dentistry in Fremont neighborhood serving Union City, Newark, Hayward, Milpitas and other bay area cities. |
| Fremont Dentist Dr. Uma Patel, DDS provides quality Family, Orthodontic, Implant, and Kids Dentistry in Fremont including dental root canal treatment, dental crowns, dental bridges in Fremont neighborhood serving Union City, Newark, Hayward, Milpitas and other bay area cities. We are accessible from 880 & 680 Freeway at the crossing of Mowry Ave & Blacow Rd © 2014 Star Dental. All Rights Reserved. |
How Long Will the Restored Tooth Last?
Your treated and restored tooth/teeth can last a lifetime with proper care. Because tooth decay can still occur in treated teeth,
good oral hygiene and regular dental exams are necessary to prevent further problems.
As there is no longer a pulp keeping the tooth alive, root-treated teeth can become brittle and are more prone to fracture. This is
an important consideration when deciding whether to crown or fill a tooth after root canal treatment.
To determine the success or failure of root canal treatment, the most relied-upon method is to compare new X-rays with those
taken prior to treatment. This comparison will show whether bone continues to be lost or is being regenerated.
Your treated and restored tooth/teeth can last a lifetime with proper care. Because tooth decay can still occur in treated teeth,
good oral hygiene and regular dental exams are necessary to prevent further problems.
As there is no longer a pulp keeping the tooth alive, root-treated teeth can become brittle and are more prone to fracture. This is
an important consideration when deciding whether to crown or fill a tooth after root canal treatment.
To determine the success or failure of root canal treatment, the most relied-upon method is to compare new X-rays with those
taken prior to treatment. This comparison will show whether bone continues to be lost or is being regenerated.
Signs and Symptoms of Pulp infection
If you have an infection of the pulp, you may not feel any pain at first. But if left untreated, the infection will cause pain and
swelling. In some cases, an abscess will form. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted. Some indications that a tooth may
need a root canal are:
How is a Root Canal Done?
Root canal treatment consists of several steps that take place over several office visits, depending on the situation. These steps
are:
Steps of root canal procedure:
If you have an infection of the pulp, you may not feel any pain at first. But if left untreated, the infection will cause pain and
swelling. In some cases, an abscess will form. Eventually, the tooth may need to be extracted. Some indications that a tooth may
need a root canal are:
- A tooth that hurts significantly when you bite down on it, touch it or push on it
- Sensitivity to heat
- Sensitivity to cold that lasts longer than a couple of seconds
- Swelling near the affected tooth
- A discolored tooth, with or without pain
- A broken tooth
How is a Root Canal Done?
Root canal treatment consists of several steps that take place over several office visits, depending on the situation. These steps
are:
- First, an opening is made through the back of a front tooth or the crown of a molar or pre-molar.
- After the diseased pulp is removed (a pulpectomy), the pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, enlarged and shaped in
preparation for being filled. - If more than one visit is needed, a temporary filling is placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth between dental visits.
- The temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal permanently filled. A tapered, rubbery material called
gutta-percha is inserted into each of the canals and is often sealed into place with cement. Sometimes a metal or plastic rod
is placed in the canal for structural support. - In the final step, a crown is usually placed over the tooth to restore its natural shape and appearance. If the tooth is very
broken down, a post may be required to build it up prior to placing a crown.
Steps of root canal procedure:
7. The Crowning Touch
The crown is cemented
into place.
The crown is cemented
into place.
6. Extra Support
In some cases, a post is
placed to give the crown
extra support.
In some cases, a post is
placed to give the crown
extra support.
5. Rebuilding the Tooth
A temporary filling material is
placed on top of the
gutta-percha to seal the
opening until the tooth is ready
to be prepared for a crown. A
crown, sometimes called a cap,
is made to look like a natural
tooth, and is placed on top.
A temporary filling material is
placed on top of the
gutta-percha to seal the
opening until the tooth is ready
to be prepared for a crown. A
crown, sometimes called a cap,
is made to look like a natural
tooth, and is placed on top.
4. Filling the Canals
The canals are filled with a
permanent material, often
gutta-percha. This helps to
keep the canals free of
infection or contamination.
The canals are filled with a
permanent material, often
gutta-percha. This helps to
keep the canals free of
infection or contamination.
3. Removing the
Infected/Inflamed Tissue
Special files are used to
clean the infection and
unhealthy pulp out of the
canals. Irrigation is used to
help clean the main canal
(called lateral canals).
Infected/Inflamed Tissue
Special files are used to
clean the infection and
unhealthy pulp out of the
canals. Irrigation is used to
help clean the main canal
(called lateral canals).
2. A Route to the Root
The tooth is anesthetized.
An opening is made
through the crown of the
tooth to the pulp chamber.
The tooth is anesthetized.
An opening is made
through the crown of the
tooth to the pulp chamber.
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What is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth's pulp,
a small, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth.
Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed,
the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This
procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth
with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today,
root canal treatment saves many teeth that would
otherwise be lost.
The most common causes of pulp damage or death are:
Once the pulp is infected or dead, if left untreated, pus
can build up at the root tip in the jawbone, forming an
abscess. An abscess can destroy the bone surrounding
the tooth and cause pain
Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth's pulp,
a small, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth.
Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed,
the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This
procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth
with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today,
root canal treatment saves many teeth that would
otherwise be lost.
The most common causes of pulp damage or death are:
- A cracked tooth
- A deep cavity
- An injury to a tooth, such as a severe knock to
the tooth, either recent or in the past
Once the pulp is infected or dead, if left untreated, pus
can build up at the root tip in the jawbone, forming an
abscess. An abscess can destroy the bone surrounding
the tooth and cause pain
1. A Deep Infection
Root canal treatment is
needed when the tooth's
root becomes infected or
inflamed through injury or
advanced decay.
Root canal treatment is
needed when the tooth's
root becomes infected or
inflamed through injury or
advanced decay.
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5021 Mowry Ave,
Fremont, CA – 94538
Phone: (510) 797- 4900
Fremont, CA – 94538
Phone: (510) 797- 4900
Dr Uma Patel DDS
Implant Orthodontic Cosmetic Dentist
Fremont Dentist
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