Root Canal Therapy Gardnerville, NV
Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an Endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.
![tooth with healthy roots, root canal Gardnerville, NV dentist tooth with healthy roots, root canal Gardnerville, NV dentist](https://cdcssl.ibsrv.net/ibimg/smb/400x272_80/webmgr/0f/6/x/root1.jpg.webp?57f3fccf0c6ec47886e1405cc0bba240)
Tooth with a healthy root.
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After creating a small opening, very small instruments
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When decay or damage goes untreated it can result in an infection to the pulp chamber of the tooth
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The cleaned spaces are filled with a biocompatible material and specialized cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals.