Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save a tooth with injured pulp. Sometimes, the patient's pain persists. That's where we come in! We use an endodontic surgical procedure called an Apicoectomy to find fractures or hidden canals that continue to cause pain and repair them, relieving your pain and getting you to smile again.
Also called a root-end resection, we remove damaged root surfaces and surrounding bone that may not show up as damaged on x-rays. We repair the end of the tooth root and remove the damaged bone, allowing healthy bone to grow in its place. After a few days to heal, your mouth should feel much better! This is a common procedure we perform, so you can rest assured you will be in excellent hands!
An apicoectomy can relieve pain that persists after a root canal. We know a painful mouth can make life difficult. This procedure can repair your mouth and help you return to your daily routine pain-free!
A tiny incision gives us all the access we need to repair your tooth root and bone and relieve your pain.
Damaged bone and tissue can cause significant pain. The apicoectomy removes all that, relieving your pain.
Even with a root canal, damaged tissue can cause tooth loss. Removing the damaged tissue can save your tooth!
It's hard to chew with tooth pain. An apicoectomy lets you eat properly again, improving oral and overall health.
An apicoectomy is the removal of the end of the tooth root and damaged tissue around it to relieve pain. The root's end is filled and healthy bone is allowed to fill in around it. A small suture closes the tiny incision in the gum allowing access for this procedure.
A root canal removes the pulp and living tissue inside the tooth with the idea of saving the tooth. An apicoectomy removes the tooth root tip and damaged tissue and bone around the outside of the root tip.
If you've had a root canal to relieve pain, and the pain persists weeks after the procedure, you may need an apicoectomy because there may be damage the x-rays can't see. Your dentist may also recommend you see us for a possible apicoectomy if they do spot damage on your x-rays.
You may have some swelling and discomfort while the incision heals, but rest assured, we'll take care of you. We may send you home with a prescription for the appropriate pain medication, or we may recommend a regiment of over-the-counter pain medication. Your mouth should start to feel better after a few days of healing.
Clean your teeth and gums thoroughly before your procedure. If you are going to be sedated, we recommend you not eat or drink anything at least 6 hours before the procedure. We will give you instructions specific to your procedure.
We are really, really good at getting you out of discomfort and back to feeling like yourself. We know how big of deal this is to our patients. We’ve spent an enormous amount of time and energy becoming exceptional at the technical side of our work. Because of all of this, we can be trusted to see you as a person and to bring the knowledge, skill, techniques and experience required to make things better.
We take pride in doing our best work for our patients and seeing them leave relieved that their pain will soon end. See what they have to say about their experience with us!
"Dr. Katherine was amazing. She explained everything and was very kind and gentle, as gentle as one can be with a root canal. I certainly wouldn’t hope for an opportunity to revisit, but if it comes I know I’ll be in good hands. Thank you."
"What an amazing place - what an amazing doctor. Thank you so much for an enjoyable visit! Dr. Townsend and team, thank you so much for all you do. while I hope I don’t have to come see you again soon, if I do - I know you’ll take amazing care of me."
"Katherine is very patient, positive, and very responsive. She was able to get me in first thing Monday morning after an incident happened to me. Would recommend everyone to book an appointment with her. Trust me! Get your root canal done by her. Katherine is SO sweet and will definitely help you feel tremendously better."
"Honestly the best dental experience I’ve ever had. I was in and out for a root canal in under an hour and didn’t feel a thing. Pretty sure I fell asleep during the procedure."
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